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engender

The word “engender” has 3 syllables: en-gen-der

It's pronounced as /ɛnˈdʒɛndɚ/

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In the thesaurus, “engender” has 97 synonyms and 56 antonyms.

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Synonyms for engender

Antonyms for engender

Meanings of engender

  • verb
    1. To beget (of a man); to bear or conceive (of a woman).
    2. To give existence to, to produce (living creatures).
    3. To bring into existence (a situation, quality, result etc.); to give rise to, cause, create.
    4. To assume form; to come into existence; to be caused or produced.
    5. To copulate, to have sex.
    6. (critical theory) To endow with gender; to create gender or enhance the importance of gender.

Example Sentences

  • Honest communication can engender trust among team members.
  • The new policy may engender public support for the project.
  • Acts of kindness often engender positive feelings in others.
  • Unfair treatment can engender resentment in the workplace.
  • The inspiring speech helped engender hope within the community.

On this page you'll find 153 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to engender, such as: abolish, actualize, advance, appear, arise, arouse, arrest.

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