render
/ˈɹɛn.də/
Group 21Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To provide or give a service, help, etc.; to cause to be or become GRE
Example in Context
The earthquake rendered thousands of homes uninhabitable, forcing families into temporary shelters for what would become months of displacement.
Synonyms
makecausedeliver
Etymology
To provide or give back a service or item.
- reddere (Latin) — to give back
Memory Aid
🎨Sounds like “render”
Imagine a painter who RENDERS a masterpiece so good it makes a statue CRY from jealousy!
Visual Association
🤲A kind person hands a warm meal to a stranger on the street, providing help and comfort.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “render” mean on the GRE?
render (verb) means “To provide or give a service, help, etc.; to cause to be or become”. The earthquake rendered thousands of homes uninhabitable, forcing families into temporary shelters for what would become months of displacement.
How to remember “render” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “render” sounds like “render”. Imagine a painter who RENDERS a masterpiece so good it makes a statue CRY from jealousy!
What are synonyms for “render”?
Common synonyms: make, cause, deliver.