engendering

verb

present participle of engender
1
as in creating
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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2
as in originating
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 engendering Some 3,500 people were extrajudicially disappeared during the last 15 years of Hasina’s reign, says the interim government, while every institution was politicized, engendering deep distrust of the military, courts, civil service, and especially security services. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026 But sources told Fortune this approach can muddy the waters between leadership and friendship, engendering new vulnerabilities. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025 For the busy leader, this shift can have a monumental impact, engendering an outlook that is spacious, calm, clear, and focused. — Rasmus Hougaard, Big Think, 18 Mar. 2025 Far from engendering this shift, Mark Zuckerberg is merely the latest figure to highlight it. — The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025 The Russian government is avoiding mobilization like the plague, engendering clever (but still desperate) ways to pad the ranks. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Following 15 years of uninterrupted rule, practically every government institution has been politicized by Hasina’s Awami League party, engendering deep distrust of the military, courts, civil service, and especially security services. — Charlie Campbell, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024 In spite of the series’s bleak themes, Lucas succeeds in engendering a new hope, a vision of the future in which the hegemon is deposed. — Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engendering
  1. creating
  2. originating
  3. causing
  4. beginning
  5. generating
  6. starting
  7. bringing
  8. arising
Verb
  • Rather than just controlling throttle response, as most of these systems do on electric bikes, Bonnell’s clutch actually ramps phase amps directly, creating a more natural clutch-like feel, the company’s CEO says.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This beautiful shade blends warm, golden tones with darker red lowlights, creating this golden cherry shade.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of creating
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  • Floods originating from a glacial lake struck the same valley in 2025, while an ice and rock avalanche occurred elsewhere in the area in 2024.
    — Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In Japan, Utopai East assembled a team dedicated to originating and adapting Japanese IP for global audiences, working with local creators, producers and studios while forming ties across the country’s live-action and anime sectors.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of originating
Verb
  • The YouTube videos, Griffin said, were causing third-party contact because of Myers’ encouragement.
    — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Late summer brings an increase in a deadly disease spreading in cats across South Florida, causing intense illness and even sudden death.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of causing
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  • The bottom line is that numerous positive technical developments are now coming together for SPOT, beginning with the daily cup-and-handle breakout.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The winners will redesign workflows, beginning with their own product and engineering organizations, then extending that learning into customer operations.
    — Ravi Nemalikanti, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of beginning
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  • Antares plans to begin generating electricity in 2027, with reactor installations targeted for 2028.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • That work is then transferred to the second film and produces reversible changes in the crystal structure, generating cold.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of generating
Verb
  • From travel dresses to a lightweight sweater, here are 14 items from Quince’s Workwear Edit that would look great on you on your next flight, starting at $20.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop comfy travel outfits worth packing, with standout staples starting at just $15.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of starting
Verb
  • The Moon enters Aries and your 5th House of Creativity, Romance, Play, and Self-Expression, bringing fresh energy to fun, confidence, desire, and artistic risk.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Brooks Lee hit a two-run home run and Kody Clemens had a solo home run, bringing the Twins within 4-3.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • The Manhattan Federal Court action filed by the British former socialite in December argued that new information arising in related lawsuits and the government’s trove of investigative files on Epstein proved her imprisonment was unlawful.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Criticizing the problems of inflation and issues arising from the war is not consistent with the slogans of some.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of arising

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“Engendering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engendering. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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