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engender

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɛndə, ɛn-/

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Definition of engender

verb

[with object]

cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition):the issue engendered continuing controversy
archaic (of a father) beget (offspring).

Origin:

Middle English (formerly also as ingender): from Old French engendrer, from Latin ingenerare, from in- 'in' + generare 'beget' (see generate)