Words / C1

REND-uh/ˈrendə/

To render is to cause to be in a state (render useless), to give a service (render assistance), or to depict. Make is everyday; the IT sense “render a video” is a cousin. Polish does not fill a methods cell.

Meaning

To cause to be in a particular state; also to give a service, or to depict.

Examples

• “An empty n will render the abstract unusable, however polished the film.”
• “Make is everyday. Depict is the art sense. A film is comms. A cell is methods. Fill the number; then render the clip if you still need it.”

Good to know

Make / cause to be (also: give, depict). Everyday: make. A polished film ≠ a usable abstract.

Near in meaning

make

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