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engender

🇬🇧 UK/ɪn'dʒendə/🇺🇸 US/in'dʒendә/
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Definitions

v.

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

引起,产生,造成(某种情感或局面)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ento put into, to cause
+
genbirth, produce, kind
+
dersuffix
=engender

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Poor communication often engenders misunderstanding between parties.

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