Render Definition
render
- noun
- a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
- verb
- cause to become; "The shot rendered her immobile"
- give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
- give an interpretation or rendition of; "The pianist rendered the Beethoven sonata beautifully"
- give or supply; "The cow brings in 5 liters of milk"; "This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn"; "The estate renders some revenue for the family"
- pass down; "render a verdict"; "deliver a judgment"
- make over as a return; "They had to render the estate"
- give back; "render money"
- to surrender someone or something to another; "the guard delivered the criminal to the police"; "render up the prisoners"; "render the town to the enemy"; "fork over the money"
- show in, or as in, a picture; "This scene depicts country life"; "the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting"
- coat with plastic or cement; "render the brick walls in the den"
- bestow; "give homage"; "render thanks"
- restate (words) from one language into another language; "I have to translate when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S."; "Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries?"; "She rendered the French poem into English"; "He translates for the U.N."
- melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities; "try the yak butter"; "render fat in a casserole"
"Render" in song lyrics
See how render is used in real songs:
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"What shall I render?"
The Cross Movement — Introducin -
"So we render"
The Cross Movement — To My People -
"This note is legal tender, depths connect, render"
Mood — Karma
Words that rhyme with render
Usage tips for "render"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "render" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for render to find words that pair well.