C2verbformalsocietyemotions
US/ɪnˈdʒen.dər/
UK/ɪnˈdʒen.də/
to cause a feeling or situation to develop
In context
Honest communication helps engender trust between managers and their teams.
The new tax has engendered a lot of anger among small business owners.
Team sports can engender a sense of belonging in young people.
Words that go with engender
verb + noun
- engender trustClear prices engender trust in customers.
- engender a sense ofThe festival engenders a sense of pride in the community.
- engender confidenceA calm leader can engender confidence in a crisis.
- engender supportThe campaign failed to engender support among young voters.
- engender loyaltyGood treatment of staff engenders loyalty.
- engender resentmentUnfair rules only engender resentment.