engendered

verb

past tense of engender
1
as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) a suggestion to go out for pizza that didn't seem to engender any interest

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2
as in arose
to come into existence feelings of confidence and independence that were only just beginning to engender within her

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Recent Examples of engendered Franklin Delano Roosevelt engendered support for his New Deal programs through press conferences and fireside chats broadcast nationally on radio. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 The advent of video podcasts has engendered seismic changes in how podcasts are consumed, most notably the consumption of podcasts previously tethered to the smartphone, but now comfortably ensconced in living rooms on smart TVS. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Anthropic has successfully navigated a challenging AI moment, leading with a safety-first message that has engendered support from tech peers, enterprise clients, and some public goodwill. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 19 May 2026 Their action engendered a response from Democrats and a decision by California voters that canceled out the potential gains of Republicans in Texas by conducting a partisan gerrymander of their own. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026 And that just engendered a whole body of work around discovery in MS. — Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026 Then, in the summer transfer window, the club went on their largest spree ever, spending over £400million in fees, moves which naturally engendered sizeable salaries for the players signed. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 This formalization effort engendered trust. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 That has been engendered by the UFW and the press. — Marcos Breton, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engendered
  1. caused
  2. arose
  3. created
  4. originated
  5. brought
  6. began
  7. generated
  8. started
Verb
  • Police said that the driver, only identified as a man in his 70s, accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake, which caused the car to accelerate into the building, striking someone inside.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The park was scheduled to open last year, but was delayed when winter rains caused two major landslides along its cliffs, requiring significant shoring up to keep an emergency access route open.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Communicate why the dispute arose, what stage the proceedings have reached, what the litigation means for your business and what stakeholders can expect next.
    — Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • When fears about the future of Social Security arose in 1986, Schneider said a trust fund was established investing money paid into it in long-term United States Treasury Bills.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of arose
Verb
  • The new fragrance was created by the perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, with a top note of bergamot, a heart of sea salt and a base of driftwood accord.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Even so, the film’s gaze is more anthropological than polemical, especially given the faux-doc vibe created by its abundant handheld camerawork, seemingly filmed sometimes by the actors themselves.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of created
Verb
  • Leaders should start by asking where the evidence originated.
    — Muhamad Aly Rifai, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Court records show fire investigators later concluded the blaze originated where Child reported seeing the man.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of originated
Verb
  • The nature of Robert Carradine’s death is the subject of a new lawsuit brought against the University of California, Los Angeles by the actor’s family.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In that time, Sezalory had three kids, lost a brother and navigated her mother’s cancer diagnosis, all of which brought a new perspective.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of brought
Verb
  • The tour, which began in 1999, showcases Slamdance titles to different audiences around the country, expanding their reach beyond the traditional film hubs of Los Angeles and New York.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Years earlier at her former lab in Ohio, chromosomes in mouse eggs and embryos began dividing in bizarre ways, creating the kinds of genetic errors that can lead to Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of began
Verb
  • However, research presented in April at the 2026 Seismological Society of America Annual Meeting reveals that ground vibrations generated by everyday human activity dropped significantly during the last total solar eclipse.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This year, the VGTs have generated more net income and about twice as much in taxes as the state’s 17 casinos through July, according to Gaming Board data.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of generated
Verb
  • The move reflects a broader strategy by Chinese automakers to manufacture closer to African consumers rather than rely solely on imports, though the trend is just getting started.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Another player who had started to follow a similar path to Quansah — at least in terms of impressing during a summer pre-season trip — is Ifeanyi Ndukwe, the 18-year-old centre-back.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of started

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