render
REHN-duh
Render (verb) means to cause something to become a certain way. Example: “The thick fog rendered the mountain path almost invisible to the walkers.”
verb
1
To cause something to become a certain way.
"The thick fog rendered the mountain path almost invisible to the walkers."
"The storm rendered the road impassable."
"The injury rendered him unable to play for the rest of the season."
2
To give or provide, especially a service, help, or judgment.
"The nurses rendered first aid to the runner until the ambulance arrived."
"The company thanked him for the valuable service he had rendered over the years."
"The jury rendered its verdict after six hours of deliberation."
3
To translate or perform something in a particular way.
"The pianist rendered the old folk song in a slow, gentle style."
"How would you render this French phrase in plain English?"
"The translator rendered the poem beautifully into English."
4
To generate a finished image or model from digital data.
"My old laptop takes hours to render even a short animated film."
"The software can render a detailed 3D model of the building in minutes."
"The animation studio rendered the final scene overnight."
noun
1
A layer of plaster or stucco applied to a wall.
"The cottage had a cream render that was starting to crack near the windows."
"Rain had washed away part of the render, showing the bricks beneath."
"The builders applied a fresh render to the front of the house."
How to use render
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make something become a certain state, to give/provide something, or to produce a digital image.
Common pairings
render useless
render a verdict
render an image
apply a render
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Word forms
- Plural
- renders
- Third person singular
- renders
- Past tense
- rendered
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Etymology
From Old French rendre, "to give back," from Latin reddere, "to return or restore."
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What does “render” mean?
The word “render” means to cause something to become a certain way. In plain terms, to make something become a certain state, to give/provide something, or to produce a digital image.
How do you pronounce “render”?
“Render” is pronounced REHN-duh (/ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “render” in a sentence?
Here is “render” used in a sentence: “The storm rendered the road impassable.”
What is another word for “render”?
Words with a similar meaning to “render” include accord and render off.
What part of speech is “render”?
Depending on how it is used, “render” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “render” come from?
The word “render” comes from Latin. From Old French rendre, "to give back," from Latin reddere, "to return or restore.".
Is “render” a common word?
“Render” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “render” have?
“Render” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cause something to become a certain way.
What is the difference between "render" and "make"?
"Render" is often used in more formal or technical contexts, such as rendering a service, judgment, or image, while "make" is a more general everyday verb. "Render" also carries a sense of transformation or causing something to become a particular state, which "make" shares but expresses less formally.
What does it mean to "render" an image in computer graphics?
In computer graphics, to render an image means to generate a finished picture or model from underlying digital data, such as a 3D scene description. This process converts raw data into a viewable visual output.
What is "render" as a noun in construction?
As a noun, a render is a layer of plaster or stucco applied to the outside or inside of a wall, often for protection or a smooth finish. This is a distinct sense from the verb uses related to translating, giving, or generating images.
How is "render" used when talking about a court decision?
When a court renders a judgment, it formally gives or delivers that judgment or decision. This usage reflects the sense of "render" meaning to provide or supply something, particularly a formal service, help, or ruling.
