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Engender Definition & Meaning

engender
verb
  1. call forth
  2. make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"

"Engender" in song lyrics

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  • "sentence with engender"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does engender mean?
call forth make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"
What part of speech is engender?
Engender is a verb.
How many definitions does engender have?
Engender has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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