Meaning & Definition of word "Render"

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    Render

    /ˈrɛndər/

    noun:

    • 1. a form of a service or performance
      • Example: The actor's render of the character was outstanding.

    verb:

    • 1. to cause to become; make
      • Example: The sudden rain rendered the game unplayable.
    • 2. to provide or give (a service, aid, etc.)
      • Example: The charity aims to render assistance to those in need.
    • 3. to represent or depict in art
      • Example: The artist rendered the landscape in vivid colors.
    • 4. to express in language; to translate
      • Example: Please render the poem into English.
    • 5. to melt down fat in order to clarify or purify it
      • Example: They used to render lard from pig fat.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'rendre', from Latin 'reddere'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    render unto Caesar:

    to give what is due or deserved

    to render a service:

    to perform a duty or help someone

    render the verdict:

    to announce the decision of a jury or judge

    Related Words

    rendition:

    a performance or interpretation, especially of music or drama

    renderer:

    a software or system that generates images from a model

    rendering:

    the process of creating an image from a model

    Slang Meanings of render

    Meaning: to mess up or ruin

    Example Sentence: He totally rendered that project with his careless mistakes.

    Meaning: to make something happen

    Example Sentence: Let's render this plan into action.