verb
- to cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)
- to procreate; to bring (offspring) into existence
Usage: formal; archaic
Examples
- The new policy will engender trust between employees and management.
- His harsh criticism engendered resentment among the team members.
- The scandal engendered widespread public outrage.
- Good communication can engender cooperation in the workplace.
- The teacher’s enthusiasm engendered a love of learning in her students.
- Economic uncertainty tends to engender fear in the markets.