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.