engender

//ɪnˈdʒɛndər//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

engenderInfinitive
engenderPresent tense
engenderedPast tense
engenderedPast participle
engenderingPresent participle
engendersThird-person singular
1

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

The new policy engendered a sense of hope among the employees.

2

To produce or bring into existence.

The new policy engendered a wave of innovation in the industry.