Render — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈren-dər/ ren·der

Meaning & Definition of Render

Render (verb)

  1. to cause (someone or something) to be or become, make
  2. to reproduce or represent (something) by artistic or verbal means, depict
  3. to give a performance of

Render (noun)

  1. a return especially in goods or services due from a feudal tenant to his lord

Render (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress

    "a gentleman bandit who graciously asked his victims to render their wallets to his safe possession"

    similar: cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish, surrender, turn in, turn over, yield
    related: commit, consign, entrust, transfer, forfeit, release, waive, abnegate, renounce, resign, abandon, desert, discard, forsake, part (with), shed
    near: keep, retain, withhold

  2. to make an exact likeness of

    "rendered Thomas Jefferson's signature for use on an array of gift items"

    similar: clone, copy, copycat, duplicate, imitate, reduplicate, replicate, reproduce
    related: counterfeit, fake, forge, knock off, rip off, mimic, simulate, reconstruct, re-create
    opposite: originate
    near: create, imagine, initiate, invent

  3. to give a representation or account of in words

    "the witness convincingly rendered her version of events in just a few words"

    similar: delineate, depict, describe, draw, image, limn, paint, picture, portray, set out, sketch
    related: characterize, define, label, qualify, represent, demonstrate, illustrate, narrate, recite, recount, rehearse, relate, report, tell, display, exhibit, show, hint, suggest, draft, outline, silhouette, trace, vignette, summarize, sum up, touch off, redescribe, reimage
    near: color, distort, falsify, garble, misdescribe, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, twist, warp

Related Entry: Render (to) (verb)

Render (to) is a different word from Render. The synonyms below are for render (to), not for render.

  1. as in give back, reciprocate

    similar: give back, reciprocate, refund, reimburse, repay, compensate, recompense, remunerate, liquidate, pay down, pay off, pay up, quit, satisfy, settle

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Render

The most common words with a similar meaning to Render:

cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish, surrender, turn in, turn over, yield, clone, copy, copycat, duplicate, imitate, reduplicate, replicate, reproduce, delineate, depict, describe, draw, image, limn, paint, picture, portray, set out, sketch

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Render

Words with the opposite meaning of Render:

originate

Related Words for Render

commit, consign, entrust, transfer, forfeit, release, waive, abnegate, renounce, resign, abandon, desert, discard, forsake, part (with), shed, counterfeit, fake, forge, knock off, rip off, mimic, simulate, reconstruct, re-create, characterize, define, label, qualify, represent

Near Antonyms of Render

keep, retain, withhold, create, imagine, initiate, invent, color, distort, falsify, garble, misdescribe, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, twist, warp

Word Forms of Render

Inflections: rendered, rendering, renders

Derived words: renderable (adjective), renderer (noun), rendering (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Render

Middle English rendren, from Anglo-French rendre to give back, surrender, from Vulgar Latin *rendere, alteration of Latin reddere, partly from re- + dare to give & partly from re- + -dere to put date, do

First known use: 15th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Render

Frequently Asked Questions about Render

What does "Render" mean?

"Render" means to cause (someone or something) to be or become, make. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to cause (someone or something) to be or become, make. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Render"?

Other words for "Render" include cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish and surrender. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Render" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Render"?

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Render". Common alternatives include cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish, surrender, turn in and turn over.

What is the opposite of "Render"?

Antonyms of "Render" include originate. Near antonyms include keep, retain, withhold and create.

How do you use "Render" in a sentence?

Examples of "Render" in a sentence: "a gentleman bandit who graciously asked his victims to render their wallets to his safe possession"; "rendered Thomas Jefferson's signature for use on an array of gift items"; "the witness convincingly rendered her version of events in just a few words".

Is "Render" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Render" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Render" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Render" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Render"?

"Render" is pronounced /ˈren-dər/ and divided into syllables as ren·der.