Hey everyone! Slightly late by an hour, today (yesterday?) we'll look at the word engender.
Engender
Verb
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈdʒɛndə, ɛnˈdʒɛndə/ (IN-gen-duh, EN-gen-duh)
Definition
1. To cause or bring about (a situation, condition or feeling).
Eg. They hoped their actions did not engender any ill will from their audience.
Synonyms
induce, instigate, foment
Origin
The word originates from Latin via Old French and Middle English.
Its origin flowchart is as follows:
Latin: ingenerare, from in (in) + generare (beget)
Old French: engendrer
Middle English: ingender
English: engender
Usage cues for similar words
The word engender is usually used in a formal context. It does not have positive or negative connotations on its own.
Induce
This word has neither positive nor negative connotations either, but is not as formal as engender.
Eg. Nothing can induce me to abandon my friends.
Instigate
This word is typically used to imply a negative or controversial event.
Eg. He was arrested for instigating the recent riots.
Foment
This word has connotations similar to instigate and both are pretty much interchangeable.
Eg. The group has been fomenting unrest in the neighbourhood for quite some time now.
We sincerely hope our posts have engendered your interest in prepping for the HSEE. :P Good luck, and stay tuned!
Engender
Verb
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈdʒɛndə, ɛnˈdʒɛndə/ (IN-gen-duh, EN-gen-duh)
Definition
1. To cause or bring about (a situation, condition or feeling).
Eg. They hoped their actions did not engender any ill will from their audience.
Synonyms
induce, instigate, foment
Origin
The word originates from Latin via Old French and Middle English.
Its origin flowchart is as follows:
Latin: ingenerare, from in (in) + generare (beget)
Old French: engendrer
Middle English: ingender
English: engender
Usage cues for similar words
The word engender is usually used in a formal context. It does not have positive or negative connotations on its own.
Induce
This word has neither positive nor negative connotations either, but is not as formal as engender.
Eg. Nothing can induce me to abandon my friends.
Instigate
This word is typically used to imply a negative or controversial event.
Eg. He was arrested for instigating the recent riots.
Foment
This word has connotations similar to instigate and both are pretty much interchangeable.
Eg. The group has been fomenting unrest in the neighbourhood for quite some time now.
We sincerely hope our posts have engendered your interest in prepping for the HSEE. :P Good luck, and stay tuned!
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