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to engender
01
to bring about, generate, or cause the existence or development of something
Transitive: to engender an attitude or principle
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
engender
3rd person singular
engenders
present participle
engendering
past simple
engendered
past participle
engendered
Examples
The new educational initiatives aim to engender a culture of lifelong learning among students.
02
to produce or bring forth offspring through the process of reproduction
Intransitive
Transitive: to engender offspring
Examples
The mating season is a crucial time for many species, as it is when they engage in behaviors that can engender the next generation.
