1
[ verb ] call forth

Synonyms

breed spawn

Used in print

(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)

But it must be readily seen that the religious picture in England has so greatly changed during these hundred years as to engender hope , at_least on the Catholic side .

(Gerald Green, The Heartless Light....)

Some liar 's logic , a wisp of optimism as fragile as the scent of tropical blossoms that came_through the window ( a euphoria perhaps engendered by the pill Fritzie had given her ) , consoled her for a moment .

Related terms

cause

2
[ verb ] make children

Examples

"Abraham begot Isaac" "Men often father children but don't recognize them"

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