Definition

A payment made in goods, services, or money from a tenant to a landlord, often in a feudal system.

Example

The tenant was required to make a render to the lord as part of their agreement.

Conversation

Did you know that the concept of render goes back to medieval times?

Really? I had no idea it had such an interesting history.

Yeah, it used to mean a form of payment from tenants to their lords.

That's fascinating! Language really evolves in surprising ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cause something to be in a certain state or condition, to convert something into a different form, or to perform a specific action, such as creating visual graphics or interpreting music.

Example

The artist will render the scene in vibrant colors for the exhibition.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just finished a project where I had to render some graphics.

Oh really? What kind of graphics were you working on?

I had to render 3D models for a video game.

Root Explanation

Render → It is formed from "render" (from Old French *rendre*, meaning to give back or return) and has roots in Latin "reddere" (meaning to give back). The word "render" means to give back or provide a service or product.

Memory Tip

Think of 'giving back' ('rendre') when you remember that 'render' means to provide or return something.

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