English Synonym Finder

engender

Definitions

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

To produce, generate, or bring into existence.

Examples

The politician's controversial speech served to engender a sense of distrust among the voters.

Mutual respect and open communication are essential to engender a healthy relationship.

The new policy was designed to engender greater transparency within the corporate structure.

Synonyms

generate produce create cause instigate provoke spawn

Antonyms

destroy prevent stop hinder suppress stifle terminate