engender
/ɛnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ verb C2- To give existence to, to produce (living creatures).
- To bring into existence (a situation, quality, result etc.); to give rise to, cause, create.
- To assume form; to come into existence; to be caused or produced.
He/she/it engenders · Past engendered · Past participle engendered · -ing form engendering
Verb forms
- Base form
- engender
- He/she/it
- engenders
- Past
- engendered
- Past participle
- engendered
- -ing form
- engendering
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Furthermore, this format engendered a burgeoning culture of personal libraries, as ordinary citizens could suddenly afford to accumulate expansive collections of literary treasures.
This responsiveness engendered a profound sense of intimacy, making readers feel as though they were active participants in the literary journey.
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