render

/ˈɹɛn.də/

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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.