transitive verb. 1 : beget, procreate. 2 : to cause to exist or to develop : produce policies that have engendered controversy. intransitive verb.
How do you use the word engender?
Engender in a Sentence ?
- The restaurant hoped the act of giving out free ice cream would engender customer loyalty.
- By revealing the president's secrets, the reporter hoped to engender feelings of distrust among the public.
What is an example of engender?
To come into existence; originate. To engender is defined as to cause something to happen or come into being. An example of engender is when you make a controversial remark that angers people. (archaic) To beget.
