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1
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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2
to come into existence
- feelings of confidence and independence that were only just beginning to engender within her
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The first known use of engender was in the 14th century
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