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to engender

verbformal/ẽʒẽˈdɾaɾ/medium

en·gen·drar

Definition

To produce, generate, create; to give rise to something, especially in an elaborate or complex way.
The discussion engendered many new ideas.
His actions engendered widespread distrust.

Etymology

Do latim 'ingenerare' (gerar no interior, produzir).

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