Word
engendered
Phoneticsen·gen·dered, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈdʒɛndɝd/
UK/ɛndʒˈɛndəd/
Definition
v. to cause something to happen or come into being. You use it when one thing leads to another, like poor planning leading to stress.
v. to cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition. Typically formal, appearing in academic or official prose with an abstract object such as trust, hostility, or debate.
Examples
“Poor planning often engenders stress in teams.”
“The new policy engendered trust between managers and staff after months of tension.”
“The wartime shortages engendered a culture of thrift that persisted long after prosperity returned to the cities.”
Examples
simple
“Poor planning often engenders stress in teams.”
contextual
“The new policy engendered trust between managers and staff after months of tension.”
complex
“The wartime shortages engendered a culture of thrift that persisted long after prosperity returned to the cities.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “engendered” in context.
Verb
01. engender controversy
“The reform engendered considerable controversy nationwide.”
verb + noun
02. engender debate
“The proposal will engender heated debate in parliament.”
verb + noun
03. engender fear
“Harsh punishments often engender fear rather than respect.”
verb + noun
04. engender hostility
“Inflammatory rhetoric can engender hostility between communities.”
verb + noun
05. engender loyalty
“Fair leaders engender loyalty among their teams.”
verb + noun
06. engender resentment
“Unfair workloads engender resentment among staff.”
verb + noun
07. engender suspicion
“Secretive decisions engender suspicion among voters.”
verb + noun
08. engender trust
“Transparent policies engender trust between citizens and leaders.”
verb + noun
Adjective
09. deeply engendered
“The distrust was so deeply engendered that reconciliation took years.”
adv + verb
10. engender a sense of loyalty
“Good managers engender a sense of loyalty in their staff.”
11. engender fear and mistrust
“Heavy surveillance tends to engender fear and mistrust.”
12. engender widespread resentment
“The tax rises engendered widespread resentment across the country.”
Usage
Transitive; takes a direct object, often an abstract noun such as fear, trust, or conflict.
Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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