Engender – To make happen, bring about; To make people have a feeling
(Pronounced in-jen-duh)
To remember the definition of the word engender, use the following mnemonic:
End gender (engender) toilets they said. I never thought it would happen, but they made it happen!
Examples of engender in a sentence.
Some people believe violent video games engender feelings of hostility in young people.
The cult leader tried to engender a fear of society among his followers.
The best teachers are those who engender in their students a belief in their own abilities.