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Definition render in British English

render verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈrendə(r)/
1

to provide a service, or to give help to someone or something

Example

We are sincerely grateful to everyone who has rendered assistance to the victims of the earthquake.

Example

He received payment for services rendered.

Synonyms and related words
help assist support
2

to express, show, or perform something in a particular way

Example

The power of the sea was beautifully rendered in the poem.

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amuse appear compère show display manifest
2.1

to translate something

Example

That's quite a difficult idea to render into English.

Synonyms and related words
bilingual bilingualism code switching
3

to make someone or something be or become something

Example

Solar power could become a viable energy source, rendering fossil fuels obsolete.

Example

His back injury had rendered him unfit for work.

Example

Failure to supply these details will render the contract invalid.

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appear be become
Example

The jury will almost certainly render a guilty verdict.

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announce inform declare
5

to cover a wall with plaster or cement

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carpet paper plaster paint decorate paper
6

to heat solid fat to make it liquid, or to boil bones and pieces of meat to produce fat that can be used for cooking

Synonyms and related words
bake barbecue baste
Definition render in British English