ENGENDER Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

engender

verb

in-ˈjen-dər

Definition of engender

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

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to originate

to come into existence feelings of confidence and independence that were only just beginning to engender within her

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of engender The act of looking back on one’s own history with care instead of judgment engenders a communal spirit between the film and its audience. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 In a course, the work product is sometimes evidence that learning happened and sometimes the artifact of the process designed to engender the learning. — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Having been seen on social media is enough to engender trust, primarily because, on BookTok, the social dimension of reading is more important than the private one. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for engender

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender

Verb

And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
Cardiac arrhythmia ablation, according to the British Heart Foundation, is when heat or cold energy is used to create tiny scars in the heart to block faulty signals and restore a typical heartbeat.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of create

Verb

Both companies originated in France but have expanded into Spain and Portugal, while Cegid also has a presence in Germany.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Alongside the Karrrington slate, the company is making Exotic Foods primarily as proof the company structure can also originate IP.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of originate

Verb

The interplay between players and their coaches often generates some of the most dramatic viewing moments of a tennis match.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Fading fall savings Virtuoso is seeing a 59% increase in fall 2026 bookings over last year, with the amount of money generated off fall bookings up 69%.

— Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of generate

Verb

The collaboration will begin with a joint feasibility study and could lead to future commercial deployments of the battery technology.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
At 34, frustrated by the lack of a decent salary and deteriorating living conditions, including declining healthcare and long lines for gasoline, De La Cruz began to think about leaving Cuba.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of begin

Verb

Authorities were not immediately sure what caused the crash, and Cordero-Stutz declined to answer additional questions from reporters.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
The corn stalks across the state emit more moisture into the atmosphere, causing the humidity to rise.

— Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of cause

Verb

If the coach decides to move one of them to the wing full-time (likely McDavid in this scenario), the need will immediately arise for a second-line centre.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The talks surrounding Sunday alcohol sales recently arose during a citizens forum at a recent meeting, said City Administrator Jeff Dingman.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of arise

Verb

The Toronto International Film Festival is in full swing as Hollywood brings its awards-ready finest as well as populist fare to the Great White North.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2026
Mercury opposes imaginative Neptune, bringing plenty of creative energy but less agreement about the details.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of bring

Verb

Last year, La Liga inked a slightly improved broadcast rights package which will commence from the 2027-28 season — likely increasing the amount Barca have to fork over to the private equity firm.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
As pure coincidence would have it, that 2001 season that began wrapped in national tragedy would commence what remains an endless parade of Dolphins seasons ending in disappointment, with no playoff win.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026