Meaning & Definition of word "Render"

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.