Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

engender

verb
/ɪnˈdʒɛndər/
Definition
to cause to exist or to develop; to produce or create.
Examples
  • His speech engendered a lot of excitement among the audience.
  • The policy changes are expected to engender positive results for the community.
Meaning
Engender means to bring something into existence or to give rise to a feeling or situation.
Synonyms
  • produce
  • create
  • generate
  • cause
  • bring about