engender Antonyms
Strongest:
- impede
- limit
- restrain
- restrict
- restrain
- dampen
- inhibit
- subdue
- stifle
- quell
- restrict
- suppress
- quell
- stifle
- repress
- suppress
- subdue
- repress
- limit
- inhibit
- impede
- quash
- dampen
- quash
Strong:
- kill
- put-down
- curb
- crush
- squelch
- retard
- control
- arrest
- kill
- rein-in-
- check
- can
- arrest
- check
- smother
- destroy
- curb
- crush
- control
- retard
- can
- squelch
- smother
- put-down
- destroy
- rein-in-
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- encourage
- invoke
- yield
- bring-about
- result-in-
- make
- effect
- promote
- work
- beget
- effectuate
- catalyze
- spawn
- induce
Weak:
Meaning of engender
engender (v)
call forth
make (offspring) by reproduction
engender (v. t.)
To produce by the union of the sexes; to beget.
To cause to exist; to bring forth; to produce; to sow the seeds of; as, angry words engender strife.
engender (v. i.)
To assume form; to come into existence; to be caused or produced.
To come together; to meet, as in sexual embrace.
engender (n.)
One who, or that which, engenders.
engender Sentence Examples
- The novel's evocative language engenders a profound sense of atmosphere and setting.
- The leader's impassioned speech engendered a renewed sense of hope and determination among the followers.
- The government's economic policies engendered a period of sustained growth and prosperity.
- The discovery of the ancient artifact engendered a great deal of excitement and speculation among archaeologists.
- The artist's innovative techniques engendered a new appreciation for abstract art.
- The controversy surrounding the politician's remarks engendered a heated debate in the media.
- The tragic events of the past engendered a deep sense of sorrow and reflection among the people.
- The community's efforts to promote cultural understanding engendered a climate of tolerance and respect.
- The athlete's unwavering dedication and perseverance engendered admiration and respect among teammates and opponents alike.
- The scientific breakthrough engendered a flurry of activity among researchers and scientists eager to explore its implications.
FAQs About the word engender
call forth, make (offspring) by reproductionTo produce by the union of the sexes; to beget., To cause to exist; to bring forth; to produce; to sow the seeds of;
create, cause, do, generate, bring, prompt, produce, encourage, invoke, yield
impede, limit, restrain, restrict, restrain, dampen, inhibit, subdue, stifle, quell
The novel's evocative language engenders a profound sense of atmosphere and setting.
The leader's impassioned speech engendered a renewed sense of hope and determination among the followers.
The government's economic policies engendered a period of sustained growth and prosperity.
The discovery of the ancient artifact engendered a great deal of excitement and speculation among archaeologists.
