ENGENDERED Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

engendered

verb

past tense of engender

as in caused

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) a suggestion to go out for pizza that didn't seem to engender any interest

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as in arose

to come into existence feelings of confidence and independence that were only just beginning to engender within her

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Recent Examples of engendered Franklin Delano Roosevelt engendered support for his New Deal programs through press conferences and fireside chats broadcast nationally on radio. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 The advent of video podcasts has engendered seismic changes in how podcasts are consumed, most notably the consumption of podcasts previously tethered to the smartphone, but now comfortably ensconced in living rooms on smart TVS. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Anthropic has successfully navigated a challenging AI moment, leading with a safety-first message that has engendered support from tech peers, enterprise clients, and some public goodwill. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 19 May 2026 Their action engendered a response from Democrats and a decision by California voters that canceled out the potential gains of Republicans in Texas by conducting a partisan gerrymander of their own. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026 And that just engendered a whole body of work around discovery in MS. — Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026 Then, in the summer transfer window, the club went on their largest spree ever, spending over £400million in fees, moves which naturally engendered sizeable salaries for the players signed. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 This formalization effort engendered trust. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 That has been engendered by the UFW and the press. — Marcos Breton, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026

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Therefore, how much of the impact caused by El Niño will ultimately translate into the bills handed to consumers remains to be seen.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
The audit revealed the decline was not caused by a technical issue or a shift in consumer search behavior; it was rooted in a competitive content gap.

— James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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Spirit’s team created a warm mahogany-and-veneer interior defined by curves, with details such as fore-and-aft berths, a shower, a galley, and an electric head.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
The court also held that MiniMax may be held directly liable for infringing uses created by its customers.

— Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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The 2026 midterms have brought a number of generational challenges like the one Moulton is waging against Markey, with younger Democrats taking on — and in some cases unseating — longtime incumbents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Wemlinger says the cyclical nature of design trends has brought these colors back, but the nostalgia factor is changing how they’re used.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of brought

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The Procession of Lights on Wednesday began at the People’s Salvation Cathedral, known as the National Cathedral, which is the world’s largest Christian Orthodox church.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron began calling his own pitches on July 24 against the Detroit Tigers.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of began

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For decades, an attacker discovered a vulnerability, a security tool generated an alert, an analyst investigated it, the issue was escalated and eventually someone decided what to do.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Investigators said the videos had millions of views and potentially generated large amounts of income.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of generated

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With incomings, Newcastle’s summer started with a whimper and ended with a bang, a slow-burn of early rejections from high-profile targets which did little to ease a sense of disquiet among supporters.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
All four celebs started dipping their toes into fall fashion early this year, reaching for fisherman, funnel-neck, and crewneck sweaters while traveling, sipping coffee, and cooking with Ina Garten.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

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