render

verb

ˈren-dər How to pronounce render (audio)
Definition of rendernext
1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress a gentleman bandit who graciously asked his victims to render their wallets to his safe possession

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2
as in to reproduce
to make an exact likeness of rendered Thomas Jefferson's signature for use on an array of gift items

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3
as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words the witness convincingly rendered her version of events in just a few words

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Recent Examples of render Von Neumann rendered the quantum state as a mathematical arrow called a vector. — Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Brought to the region to address economic and environmental woes shaped by the ghost of plantation slavery, kudzu was later abandoned as shifting needs rendered the plant unnecessary. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026 Wrongful death claim Ortiz failed to stop and render aid, the suit said, driving away from the scene. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Many of those he’s talked about have also been rendered as statues for the America 250 celebration. — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for render
Recent Examples of Synonyms for render
  1. relinquish
  2. reproduce
  3. describe
  4. deliver
  5. copy
  6. portray
  7. surrender
  8. replicate
Verb
  • Venus Venus will soon be relinquishing its dominance of the early evening sky.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While Velocity Arts is within the city’s service area, the Utilities Department may relinquish this area to Evergy or another third party provider to serve the project, according to city documents.
    — Taylor O'Connor August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of relinquish
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  • There are so many, because Venice has an atmosphere that is difficult to reproduce anywhere else.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Myers said these teacup animals usually come about through reproductive technology and selective breeding, where people repeatedly breed the smallest animals, then use the smallest offspring to reproduce.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of reproduce
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  • DeepMind's Demis Hassabis has similarly described a future that plays to that strategy.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For space robots, Ono describes simplicity in terms of the number of actuators.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of describe
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  • Davis delivered a strong preseason, but he is now likely headed to a redshirt rookie season unless injuries strike at tackle.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists around the world are anticipating the unprecedented insights Roman could deliver.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliver
Verb
  • Expect to see these features on future models atop the same platform in the coming years – and for other brands to copy them even sooner.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Don't start sending aggressive emails or copying numerous people on every message.
    — William Phillips, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of copy
Verb
  • By this reasoning, federal agencies must be allowed to complete rulemaking before judges intervene, and challenges to the order are portrayed as speculative attempts to stop reforms that could be crafted within constitutional limits.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Following his success on M*A*S*H, Alda continued playing a TV doctor on ER in 1999 and six episodes of The Big C, as well as portraying a psychiatrist on Ray Donovan.
    — Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of portray
Verb
  • Paul Skenes, last year’s NL Cy Young Award winner, lasted all of 4 2/3 innings, having surrendered five runs on eight hits.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • When the Blakes want the third iteration of their teenage son Geoff, young Nathan Donovan must surrender his mind for another’s—but the transfer fails, leaving both consciousnesses fighting for their survival.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of surrender
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  • They are not intended to represent normal use and should not be attempted or replicated.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Russia’s attempt to replicate SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network seems to be moving as slowly as the front lines in eastern Ukraine.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Render.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/render. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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