Render

/ˈrɛndər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a form of a service or performance

The actor's render of the character was outstanding.

verb

to cause to become; make

The sudden rain rendered the game unplayable.

to provide or give (a service, aid, etc.)

The charity aims to render assistance to those in need.

to represent or depict in art

The artist rendered the landscape in vivid colors.

to express in language; to translate

Please render the poem into English.

to melt down fat in order to clarify or purify it

They used to render lard from pig fat.

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

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

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

to mess up or ruin

He totally rendered that project with his careless mistakes.

to make something happen

Let's render this plan into action.