Meaning & use
engender
To cause a feeling, situation, or condition to exist or develop.
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Years of unfair treatment engendered deep resentment among the workers.
Good communication tends to engender trust between team members.
A note on using this word
Engender typically takes an abstract noun as its object, such as trust, fear, or hope, rather than a physical thing.
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