engender Antonyms
Strongest:
- dampen
- subdue
- stifle
- quell
- suppress
- limit
- subdue
- restrict
- impede
- quash
- inhibit
- dampen
- stifle
- restrain
- repress
- limit
- repress
- restrict
- suppress
- restrain
- quell
- quash
- impede
- inhibit
Strong:
- rein-in-
- crush
- squelch
- can
- smother
- destroy
- put-down
- squelch
- retard
- kill
- curb
- can
- arrest
- put-down
- curb
- rein-in-
- retard
- smother
- destroy
- arrest
- crush
- check
- kill
- check
- control
- control
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- yield
- beget
- induce
- promote
- encourage
- invoke
- effectuate
- effect
- bring-about
- result-in-
- spawn
- work
- catalyze
- make
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;
produce, bring,create, cause, generate, prompt, do, yield, beget,induce
dampen, subdue, stifle, quell, suppress, limit, subdue,restrict, impede, quash
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.
