1
as in creates
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 originates
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 engenders
Audio podcasting has always thrived on a unique intimacy with its audience that engenders such trust.
—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
If Gerwig or Netflix’s true concern were for the film to win Oscars, either party would have pushed to hold the line, or delay the film even further into a spot that more naturally engenders awards attention.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
Embedded in their value is that the Padres are now the only game in town, literally, which engenders fan support.
—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
In my personal experience, no restaurant engenders more passion from its devoted diners.
—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
Anonymity engenders bad behavior (as anyone who has encountered anonymous trolls on social media can readily attest).
—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles is free from all that, since their recent postseason work engenders no expectations at all.
—
J.j. Bailey,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Vulnerability engenders a healing breakthrough with a partner as Mars and Chiron harmonize!
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
5 Dec. 2025
Being out in the world engenders those opportunities.
—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
If Gerwig or Netflix’s true concern were for the film to win Oscars, either party would have pushed to hold the line, or delay the film even further into a spot that more naturally engenders awards attention.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
Embedded in their value is that the Padres are now the only game in town, literally, which engenders fan support.
—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
In my personal experience, no restaurant engenders more passion from its devoted diners.
—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
Anonymity engenders bad behavior (as anyone who has encountered anonymous trolls on social media can readily attest).
—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles is free from all that, since their recent postseason work engenders no expectations at all.
—
J.j. Bailey,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Vulnerability engenders a healing breakthrough with a partner as Mars and Chiron harmonize!
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
5 Dec. 2025
Being out in the world engenders those opportunities.
—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engenders
Verb
-
Summerville creates chances mostly by cutting in on his preferred right foot, as shown on the dashboard, and is unafraid to pick out shots from congested central areas.
-
To prevent the organs from being rejected by their new human hosts, Revivicor deactivated a gene that codes for the enzyme that creates the alpha-gal molecule.
Verb
-
The studio Sanzigen was responsible for this part of production, reserved for when the film touched upon the ‘ethereal’ dimension from which Okon originates.
-
The river originates at cold-water springs high up in the Ouachita Mountains, cutting a spectacular course along forested shorelines and past rocky outcroppings.
Verb
-
For 2026, the V6 generates 536 hp (400 kW), and the electric motor adds another 469 hp (350 kW), but only when there’s charge in the battery, which isn’t for that much of an average lap.
-
The violence of the motion generates prodigious amounts of topspin.
Verb
-
As with fighting the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis, the urgency of the problem will likely only sink in when the need arises.
-
Lucena said it has not been invited to participate in a mission to Venezuela yet but will be ready if the opportunity arises.
Verb
-
What usually causes harmful algal blooms along Florida's coasts?
-
Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
Verb
-
November 2010 – Construction begins on project to update the pool, prone to leaking, holding stagnant water and taking nearly 20 to 30 million gallons of city water a year to refill.
-
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
Verb
-
The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
-
With the nurturing Moon in your 6th House of Health and Routine, a harmonious trine to authoritative Saturn in your 10th House of Career and Status brings steady traction.
Verb
-
Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
-
Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
Cite this Entry
“Engenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engenders. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
