RENDER Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

render

verb

ˈren-dər

Definition of render

as in to relinquish

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress a gentleman bandit who graciously asked his victims to render their wallets to his safe possession

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as in to reproduce

to make an exact likeness of rendered Thomas Jefferson's signature for use on an array of gift items

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as in to describe

to give a representation or account of in words the witness convincingly rendered her version of events in just a few words

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Recent Examples of render The effect would have been the opposite in prior years, rendering two successive decreases in citywide homelessness marginally less impressive. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Officers rendered medical aid until emergency medical crews arrived. — Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 The inferno that follows, as the betrayer’s dragon sets fire to both armies and then Tumbleton itself, will be rendered with both practical flames and CGI. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 The rest of the track is otherwise rendered well, with Callahan’s vocals sounding full and rich in texture. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for render

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The defending World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers may have to relinquish their title to the surging Atlanta Braves.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The big headline coming out of Santa Clara was Kyle Shanahan’s July car accident and the resulting head injury that’s forced him to relinquish head coaching duties until he’s fully cleared from concussion symptoms.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of relinquish

Verb

Females prefer these waters to reproduce, and during the summer male rays have a higher metabolism that drives them to seek out food in the invertebrates along the shore, Lowe said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Ask whether the methodology is published in enough detail to reproduce, and who arbitrates a disputed grade.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of reproduce

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Copper responds instantly for precision, while stainless steel delivers durability and versatility across all cooktops – including induction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Here, the solar panels also provide the energy needed to deliver care after the vehicle stops moving.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of deliver

Verb

Is that why Mitchell attempts to copy Spielberg’s themes and style to this degree?

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
The indictment also alleges F-9 broke into the National Alliance’s West Virginia headquarters in 2014, stole approximately 25 boxes of records, brought them to North Carolina to be copied, and then returned the originals.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of copy

Verb

Addressing thousands of officials and delegates at the Great Hall of the People, Xi portrayed China as a country that was facing tough times, but one that would emerge unscathed.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
The film portrays a glamorous night out in Hollywood with each type of character that exists portrayed to get a real snapshot of this deadly disease, which is the leading killer of people under 45 years old in the US.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of portray

Verb

The challenge facing Iraola and De la Torre is replicating that at one of the biggest clubs in the world, where expectations are huge and time is at a premium, with just over a week left until the Premier League season begins.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
That credibility often transfers to the guest, creating an authentic form of brand exposure that traditional advertising struggles to replicate.

— Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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