Verb
ascribe
IPA /əˈskraɪb/
To believe that something happened because of a particular cause.
See example sentence: ascribe
She ascribed her good sleep to the long walk.
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engender
IPA /ɪnˈdʒendə(r)/
To cause a feeling, attitude or situation to develop, especially as a result of particular actions or conditions.
See example sentence: engender
Keeping promises can engender trust between neighbours who barely know each other.
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