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engender

Engender (verb) means to beget (of a man); to bear or conceive (of a woman).

verb
1
To beget (of a man); to bear or conceive (of a woman).
2
To give existence to, to produce (living creatures).
3
To bring into existence (a situation, quality, result etc.); to give rise to, cause, create.
4
To assume form; to come into existence; to be caused or produced.
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Etymology

From Middle English engendren, from Old French engendrer, from Latin ingenerāre.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of engender?

"engender" (verb) means to beget (of a man); to bear or conceive (of a woman).

What are the different meanings of engender?

"engender" has 3 main meanings: 1. To beget (of a man); to bear or conceive (of a woman); 2. To give existence to, to produce (living creatures); 3. To bring into existence (a situation, quality, result etc.); to give rise to, cause, create.

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