engender
/ɛnˈdʒɛn.də/
Group 6Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To cause or give rise to GRE
Example in Context
The policy was intended to engender trust between the police and the communities they served, but initial results were mixed.
Synonyms
createproducegenerate
Etymology
To produce or cause something to come into existence.
- gen- (Latin) — to produce
Memory Aid
👶Sounds like “in gender”
When you IN GENDER a baby, it ENGENDERS a whole new family!
Visual Association
🌱A seed sprouting into a plant, symbolizing new life and creation.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “engender” mean on the GRE?
engender (verb) means “To cause or give rise to”. The policy was intended to engender trust between the police and the communities they served, but initial results were mixed.
How to remember “engender” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “engender” sounds like “in gender”. When you IN GENDER a baby, it ENGENDERS a whole new family!
What are synonyms for “engender”?
Common synonyms: create, produce, generate.