engender

verb

in-ˈjen-dər How to pronounce engender (audio)
Definition of engendernext
1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) a suggestion to go out for pizza that didn't seem to engender any interest

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to originate
to come into existence feelings of confidence and independence that were only just beginning to engender within her

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of engender Franklin Delano Roosevelt engendered support for his New Deal programs through press conferences and fireside chats broadcast nationally on radio. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 None of these impassioned complaints appeared to engender much sympathy from the board, or indeed from the three Related Digital executives who were sitting against the wall observing the proceedings. — Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026 Anthropic has successfully navigated a challenging AI moment, leading with a safety-first message that has engendered support from tech peers, enterprise clients, and some public goodwill. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 19 May 2026 When looking at his Lagos, the camera often closes in, reflecting the kind of claustrophobia poverty tends to engender. — Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for engender
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
  1. create
  2. originate
  3. generate
  4. begin
  5. cause
  6. arise
  7. bring
  8. commence
Verb
  • In addition, a law creating new asylum eligibility requirements, including new time limits for applying, went into effect earlier this year.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In Freeport, Allen has built the Bahamas Maritime Museum, where relics are cataloged, conserved, and displayed, creating local jobs and drawing tourists.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of create
Verb
  • The lawsuit lists several members of the Religious Neutrality group and their religious affiliations, including two Jewish parents and a student, one Hindu parent and one Zoroastrian parent, which is a religion that originated in Iran.
    — Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Air Jordan 11 Retro Pantone Released to the public in 2014, the Pantone Air Jordan 11 originated as an exclusive sample, which was showcased as part of the 2010 World Basketball Festival.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of originate
Verb
  • More than 120,000 microdramas were released in the first three months of this year — with 95% of those generated by AI, according to Chinese state media.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Few residential developments in London have generated as much anticipation—or undergone such a vivid transformation—as Chelsea Barracks.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • That approach could help developers identify infrastructure constraints before construction begins.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Dehqani said reconstruction work began immediately after the refinery was hit during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in 2025.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of begin
Verb
  • Uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow oil tankers to freely exit the Persian Gulf again has roiled markets, causing oil prices to rise and pushing up Treasury yields due to worries over inflation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Samuel Eto’o, who recently told CNN Sports in an exclusive interview that Infantino hasn’t done anything wrong and actually called for the controversial plan that caused this tumultuous situation to be revisited.
    — Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of cause
Verb
  • The working-out of that vision, by way of experience that arises from her sudden change of circumstances, is the movie’s emotional and intellectual heart, its main line, abstract in form but altogether concrete in the decisions that result.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In his view, many teens are approaching these chatbots for emotional support, but problems arise because these products were not intended for that purpose.
    — Alex Hartman, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of arise
Verb
  • The service The team are friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely warm, made even more memorable by their vibrant, patterned uniforms that bring extra character to the experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Drew Gilbert brought the Giants within two runs by lining a two-run shot over the short right-field fence, then Devers followed up on the next pitch with a solo homer to center.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of bring
Verb
  • There is no word on when the search for a new warden will commence.
    — Christopher DeRose, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Jet Set to the Beekman package commences with a Blade helicopter flight to Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan (from eligible departure points), where a house car will then take you to the Beekman’s West Turret penthouse.
    — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of commence

Browse Nearby Words

engaging (with)
engender
engendered
See all Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on engender

Nglish: Translation of engender for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of tilde

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

16 Glee-ridden Words from Schitt's Creek
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
alt-684346df967d5
Add A Letter Quiz Pick the letter that goes in the same spot in fou...
See All