engender (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɛndər/
Definition
To cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).
Examples
The new policy will engender economic growth.
His actions engendered a sense of distrust among the team members.
The novel's themes of love and loss engendered a deep emotional response in readers.
How to Use engender
- engender X (collocation)
- To cause a particular feeling, situation, or condition. — "The new law will engender significant changes in the industry."
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