engender
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈdʒɛndər/
KK: /ɪnˈdʒɛndər/
intransitive verb
Definition
To come into being or to create something new.
Example
New ideas can engender change in society.
Tense Forms
Past: engendered
Past Participle: engendered
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how ideas can engender new movements?
Definitely! I've seen that happen in so many social causes.
It's fascinating how a single thought can engender a whole community.
Right? It shows the power of sharing and connecting with others.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
arise
emerge
develop
Antonyms
cease
stop
terminate
transitive verb
Definition
To cause something to happen or to come into being; to create or produce.
Example
The new policy is expected to engender positive changes in the community.
Tense Forms
Past: engendered
Past Participle: engendered
Conversation
I've been thinking about how art can really engender strong emotions in people.
That's true! A good painting can definitely make you feel something deep inside.
Yeah, I believe that creativity can engender new ideas in our minds too.
Root Explanation
Engender → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be) and "gendre" (from Latin "generare", meaning to produce or create). The word "engender" means to cause something to come into being or to produce.
Memory Tip
Think of 'causing to be' ('en-') and 'producing' ('gendre') something — that's how engender means to bring something into existence.
Visually Confused Words
gender
englander
centgener
unengendered
emender