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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2
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
RSNs and local stations are the prime movers behind the ticket sales that help engender a more lasting association between a team and its fans, and there are approximately 3.3 million seats to sell every summer.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, that spirit is engendered to some extent by a misunderstanding of the nature of the program and its financial operations.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But that position has engendered a world where a college athlete can legally switch schools, repeatedly, for more money and nothing can stop him or her without sparking antitrust litigation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Taunting, baiting, disrespecting opponents and officials, and other actions that may engender ill will between teams have no place in our game.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, that spirit is engendered to some extent by a misunderstanding of the nature of the program and its financial operations.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But that position has engendered a world where a college athlete can legally switch schools, repeatedly, for more money and nothing can stop him or her without sparking antitrust litigation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Taunting, baiting, disrespecting opponents and officials, and other actions that may engender ill will between teams have no place in our game.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engender
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Defense created easy offense and in the halfcourt, the ball skipped around.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Ronaldo’s post on social media on Monday, when Al Nassr played the final match of their season, then created more conversation.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The species, which originates from West Africa, typically stands about 3 feet tall and can weigh up to 600 pounds.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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While the phrase originated during Trump’s first presidential campaign in 2016, TDS has become an increasingly popular diagnosis Trump and his supporters like to give his critics.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 May 2025
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That research also generated more than $94.5 billion in new economic activity nationwide, according to United for Medical Research, a coalition of research groups and advocates.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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In the fifth, the Dodgers generated their best chance against Senga … only for the right-hander to induce a two-out grounder from Smith that ended the threat.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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As the family begins bickering, Alice/Nicola excuses herself from the table.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Keeping him healthy remains a priority, but as multiple players begin to show the benefits of consistent playing time, Herrera stands out as a prime example.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Rodriguez has been charged by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia with the murder of foreign officials, causing death through the use of a firearm and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, the district attorney's office said.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Sepsis is caused by an overactive immune response to infection.—
Michael L. Millenson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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However, with a strategic approach and dedication, opportunities will arise.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Over time, writing arose in multiple locations in Asia and Africa.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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He was invited as an observer, but Trump brought him into the conversation.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Preliminary purchasing managers’ index data will be released for France and the U.K. CNBC will also be bringing you interviews from the Barclays leadership conference, focusing on energy, geopolitics and sector-specific challenges.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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The finding suggested that commencing metformin after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a better chance of living longer, compared to commencing sulfonylurea.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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Soon Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco arrived at his one-day event, and the cone drills and photos commenced.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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“Engender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engender. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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