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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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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Recent Examples of engender Sinclair’s understanding of the workings of the motion picture industry did not engender confidence. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 Their completion will engender an improvement in takings across the board; Barca expect Espai Barca, the overarching project which takes in the Camp Nou extension and improvement, will generate an additional €250m in annual revenues once finished. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Strep throat, stomach ulcers and the like do not engender debates as to their existence. — Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026 This enthusiasm could be partly explained by the band’s unexpected reunion, but brief inserts of footage from Oasis’ triumphant shows at Knebworth in 1996 suggest that the Mancunian band engenders a type of fandom of a particularly feverish kind. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engender

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender

Verb

Then a group created to save the ship, the SS United States Conservancy, bought it in 2011.

— Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
At a free, all-day festival in Newark, hundreds gathered to celebrate Indian culture, with live music, traditional clothing and food creating a sense of connection to home.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of create

Verb

Even though the modern orchestra originated three centuries ago as a plaything of princes, there has always been an implicit connection — and tension — between orchestras and democracy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Photographs of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of originate

Verb

The county hopes to generate tourism and diving revenue from the ship turned reef.

— Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
The agreement with Kyoto Fusioneering will expand existing work on next-generation gyrotrons — devices that generate high-power microwaves used to heat the plasma.

— Ian King, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of generate

Verb

Worth Girvan and Gaspar were virtually tied on election night Tuesday, but on Thursday Worth Girvan began pulling ahead as more mail-in ballots were counted.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
The company announced that limited production is scheduled to begin in 2027.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of begin

Verb

The agency analyzed the genetic sequence of the virus from the person who died in Washington and found no changes that would make the virus spread more easily or cause more severe illness, a CDC spokesperson said.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Over that period, the Maillard reaction causes sugars and amino acids to react under heat, which gradually turns the cloves dark.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of cause

Verb

Few easy answers on water, noise, job impacts The commission found that many of the pain points that arise around data center developments – water usage, noise impacts, job growth, and electrical grid reliability – do not have easy answers.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Here’s a look at some of the major questions that arise with the new deal.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of arise

Verb

TobenONE is a Chinese tech company that specializes in workspace accessories that bring a little more order to office desks.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
DiGenova resigned from the Justice Department in September without bringing any criminal charges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of bring

Verb

Totality on Pico Trigaza will commence 51 minutes before sunset, with the sun just 8 degrees above the horizon.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Construction is expected to commence after the demolition of the low-rise medical office building on the site.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026