engender
/ɪnˈdʒɛndər/
en · gen · der
ɪn · ˈdʒɛn · dər
English Definition
v. cause create produce
Significado en Español
engendrar, generar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gây ra, tạo ra
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
en-(cause, make)+ gender(type, kind) → produce
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “engender”: The new policies were intended to engender a sense of unity among all employees.
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A
extinguish
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B
create
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C
deter
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D
ignore
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B — create.
“engender” means v. cause create produce
Common questions about “engender”
What does “engender” mean?
engender — v. cause create produce. In Chinese: 引起，产生.
How do you pronounce “engender”?
engender is pronounced /ɪnˈdʒɛndər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: en · gen · der.
Is “engender” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. engender appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “engender”?
en-(cause, make)+ gender(type, kind) → produce
