Engender (Verb)
Meaning 1
Call forth.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The company's new policy is designed to engender a sense of trust among its employees.
- His charisma was able to engender a strong following among the fans.
- The campaign aims to engender awareness and raise funds for the cause.
- The beautiful sunset managed to engender a peaceful atmosphere in the room.
- The motivational speech was meant to engender confidence in the young athletes.
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Meaning 2
Make (offspring) by reproduction; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "John fathered four daughters".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The couple's love engendered a beautiful baby girl who brought immense joy to their family.
- He engendered three healthy boys through a surrogacy process.
- Her genetic material was chosen to engender the baby due to its health and diversity.
- The scientists studied how the new species could engender offspring and ensure its survival.
- They had been trying to engender a child for years but faced several challenges and setbacks.