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
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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
Until the Trump administration came into power, the expansion of scientific activity and networks had engendered little negative political reaction.
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Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
Those early experiences engendered a lifelong obsession with the world of work.
—Alise Cortez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The wild critical and commercial success of the first game engendered more patience for the sequel than viewers may have here, and HBO would be wise to strike quickly to keep this story going.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
The negotiations playing out in Heritage Hall and South Bend offer a window into the issue at the heart of CFP upheaval that leaves such a deep distaste and has engendered pushback from the ACC, Big 12 and Group of Five leagues.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
Those early experiences engendered a lifelong obsession with the world of work.
—Alise Cortez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The wild critical and commercial success of the first game engendered more patience for the sequel than viewers may have here, and HBO would be wise to strike quickly to keep this story going.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
The negotiations playing out in Heritage Hall and South Bend offer a window into the issue at the heart of CFP upheaval that leaves such a deep distaste and has engendered pushback from the ACC, Big 12 and Group of Five leagues.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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Subscribers can stream on up to three devices simultaneously, create up to 10 profiles and save unlimited live or future shows for up to one year.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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The goal is to create rituals that help individuals manage anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Ali attended Loughborough University, and originates from Ipswich.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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His turban is black and tied in the Kenyan style, a smooth, tailored look that originated among Sikhs who immigrated to British East Africa.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Duchene was generating plenty of chances, but felt snake-bitten this spring.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The athletics department has been generating revenue through various means, including the establishment of the Competitive Success Fund.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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De Los Reyes began working for Elite Security as a bag-checker at Petco Park during the 2007-08 baseball season.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The previous agreement, which began in 2015 and runs until 2027, marked Juventus’ departure from Nike.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Suddenly Flips First, in diversity of citizenship cases (as here), the federal courts will apply their own procedural rules but they are also required to apply the substantive rules of the state from where the action arises.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Russia has also welcomed the golden share, which again arose during a domestic privatization drive.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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After weeks of defense attorneys fighting in court for Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States, the Trump administration brought him back on June 7 to face federal human smuggling charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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The levels of perspective framework developed by Dr. Daniel Kim, who's an advisor for my company, brings mental models to the surface for alignment so that organizations can create the right systemic structures.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The Carabao Cup will begin in mid-August, with Premier League teams not playing in Europe entering in the second round, which starts in the week commencing August 25, and the remaining seven clubs receiving a bye to the third round, which takes place in the weeks commencing September 15 and 22.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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These delays at the ISA, in turn, have frustrated corporate actors, like The Metals Company (TMC), which are keen to commence commercial-scale operations in international waters.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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