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Engendered: meaning, definitions and examples

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engendered

 

[ ɪnˈdʒɛndər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cause to exist

To engender means to cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition. It is often used in the context of creating or producing something, especially abstract concepts like emotions, ideas, or societal changes. The term originates from the notion of begetting or bringing forth, and is frequently employed in discussions about social issues, relationships, and inspirations. In literature and discourse, engendering is a crucial concept when analyzing the development of thoughts or reactions.

Synonyms

bring about, cause, create, generate, produce

Examples of usage

  • The campaign engendered a strong sense of community.
  • His speech engendered feelings of hope and inspiration.
  • The new policy is likely to engender positive changes in the workplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "engendered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gerado

🇮🇳 उत्पन्न

🇩🇪 erzeugt

🇮🇩 dihasilkan

🇺🇦 викликаний

🇵🇱 wygenerowany

🇯🇵 生じた

🇫🇷 engendré

🇪🇸 engendrado

🇹🇷 türetilmiş

🇰🇷 초래된

🇸🇦 مولود

🇨🇿 vydaný

🇸🇰 vygenerovaný

🇨🇳 产生的

🇸🇮 vzgojen

🇮🇸 framkallaður

🇰🇿 туындылған

🇬🇪 შექმნილი

🇦🇿 yaradılmış

🇲🇽 engendrado

Etymology

The word 'engender' has its Latin roots, deriving from the combination of 'en-' meaning 'to cause' and 'genders', which comes from 'genus' meaning 'kind' or 'race'. The term evolved through Old French and Middle English before becoming established in the English language. It was first recorded in the late 15th century. Originally, it referred more directly to the act of begetting or producing offspring, aligning with its etymological roots. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass the generation of non-physical entities such as thoughts and feelings, reflecting a broader range of human experience. Today, 'engender' is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in academic discussions about sociology, psychology, and ethics.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,431, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.