render

verb

ren·der | \ ˈren-dər

rendered; rendering\ ˈren-d(ə-)riŋ

Definition of render

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : to melt down render suet also : to extract by melting render lard

b : to treat so as to convert into industrial fats and oils or fertilizer

2a : to transmit to another : deliver

b : give up, yield

c : to furnish for consideration, approval, or information: such as

(1) : to hand down (a legal judgment)

(2) : to agree on and report (a verdict)

3a : to give in return or retribution

b(1) : give back, restore

(2) : reflect, echo

c : to give in acknowledgment of dependence or obligation : pay

d : to do (a service) for another

4a(1) : to cause to be or become : make enough rainfall … to render irrigation unnecessary— P. E. James rendered him helpless

(2) : impart

b(1) : to reproduce or represent by artistic or verbal means : depict

(2) : to give a performance of

(3) : to produce a copy or version of the documents are rendered in the original French

(4) : to execute the motions of render a salute

c : translate

5 : to direct the execution of : administer render justice

6 : to apply a coat of plaster or cement directly to

intransitive verb

: to give recompense

render

noun

Definition of render (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Verb

Depression can render a person helpless. Both passengers were rendered unconscious in the accident. The sight of her rendered him speechless. The virus rendered the computer useless. He witnessed a car accident and stopped to render aid. The jury rendered a verdict of not guilty.

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The power of a grandmother’s love has probably never been as thoughtfully rendered on the big screen as in this family drama starring Awkwafina as Billi and Zhao Shuzhen as her grandmother, Nai Nai. — New York Times, "The Summer of Platonic Love at the Movies," 30 Aug. 2019 Reliever Richard Bleier got knocked around in the fifth, rendering a pair of middle-inning home runs by Chance Sisco and Chris Davis meaningless. — Peter Schmuck, baltimoresun.com, "Nationals swing back against Orioles, split two-game interleague series with 8-4 victory," 29 Aug. 2019 Nora engages in dialogue with the spirit of her long-deceased child Evelyn, which is rendered on the page and carried through Inland in a more experimental fashion. — Ryan Chapman, Longreads, "‘Nobody in This Book Is Going to Catch a Break’: Téa Obreht on “Inland”," 28 Aug. 2019 This undated rendering provided by Dr. Seuss Enterprises shows a balloon maze that will be incorporated as part of a touring immersive attraction tied to the work of the famous late author and illustrator of children’s books. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "The places it’ll go: Dr. Seuss exhibition hitting the road," 28 Aug. 2019 The fire, which rendered 12 units uninhabitable, was extinguished around 2:30 a.m. No injuries were reported, but several residents were displaced, Evans said. — Loyd Brumfield, Dallas News, "Utility pole collapses into Far North Dallas apartment complex, sparking 4-alarm fire," 27 Aug. 2019 This covers hotel bills, restaurant meals and other expenses if your home is rendered uninhabitable. — Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, "It’s your last chance to buy or change your hurricane insurance," 27 Aug. 2019 Some administrators whose jobs are rendered near-impossible without IT access are choosing to go out into the world and do some good, said Jennifer Forker, spokeswoman for Regis University. — Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, "Regis University unplugged: Ongoing security threat forces old-school start to fall semester," 26 Aug. 2019 The story is set on a reimagined earth with five clans and is rendered with a painterly look. — Carolyn Giardina, Billboard, "Disney Introduces Animated 'Raya and the Last Dragon', New Songs from 'Frozen 2' at D23," 24 Aug. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The teaser doesn’t show either device switched on, but a few new renders from SamMobile show what that might look like on the Tab S6. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, "Samsung will launch the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Tab S6 before the Note 10," 30 July 2019 The new renders show a thicker bevel in the plastic frame, presumably indicating the frame will stick out from the surface of the phone more. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "Samsung details Galaxy Fold fixes, promises re-launch in September," 25 July 2019 These renders are technically of the Pixel 4 XL, which OnLeaks says will have a 6.25-inch display. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "In renders, the Pixel 4 trades a giant notch for a giant forehead," 8 July 2019 Also evident in these renders are sharper corners compared to the Galaxy Note 9 / 8, which give the device a Nokia Lumia vibe as Ars Technica points out. — Chris Welch, The Verge, "Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro renders reveal giant screen and no headphone jack," 12 June 2019 That animation of a globe up top took 44 hours to simulate on render on a laptop. — Eric Limer, Popular Mechanics, "LEGO Liquids Are Insanely Mesmerizing," 19 Feb. 2016 However, it should be noted that Olixar has not supplied case images for the S10 Lite and S10 Plus at this time, only phone renders, so details may be less solid with those models. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Samsung Galaxy S10 renders show hole-punch camera, headphone jack, and no fingerprint sensor," 13 Dec. 2018 However, reports and renders have suggested Samsung will be sticking with a dual lens for the Galaxy S10. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "The new Samsung A8s could be our first look at the Galaxy S10's notchless 'hole-punch' display," 10 Dec. 2018 Additionally, Olixar claims that the S10 Plus will have a whopping six cameras, four on the back and two on the front, while the S10 Lite comes with dual rear cameras and a single front camera, based on the renders Mobile Fun received. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Samsung Galaxy S10 renders show hole-punch camera, headphone jack, and no fingerprint sensor," 13 Dec. 2018

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