From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishrenderren‧der /ˈrendə $ -ər/ ●○○ verb [transitive] 1 CAUSEto cause someone or something to be in a particular conditionrender somebody/something impossible/harmless/unconscious etc He was rendered almost speechless by the news. The blow to his head was strong enough to render him unconscious.2 formalGIVE to give something to someone or do something, because it is your duty or because someone expects you to an obligation to render assistance to those in needrender a decision/opinion/judgment etc It is unlikely that the court will render an opinion before November 5. a bill of $3200 for services rendered (=for something you have done)3 EXPRESSto express or present something in a particular wayrender something as something She made a sound that in print is rendered as ‘harrumph’.render something sth Infrared film renders blue skies a deep black.render something in something a sculpture rendered in bronze4 → render something into English/Russian/Chinese etc5 technicalTBC to spread plaster or cement on the surface of a wall a brick wall that has been rendered and whitewashed6 to melt the fat of an animal as you cook it Steam the goose to render some of the fat.→ See Verb table
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render• The unpredictable, sporadic nature of storms on an open coast presumably render exposed shores unstable in this respect.• The angry exchange rendered future compromise impossible.• But when his isolation rendered him vulnerable, he turned to Louis for assistance.• Galan rendered his drawing of a new commercial center in less than a week.• Suddenly Packer struck a blow that rendered his victim unconscious.• Maestas' sculptures were rendered in bronze.• Such knowledge has rendered meaningless the notion that every conjugal act should be open to the transfer of life.• By association, then, sculptural adornment so popular under art nouveau was rendered obsolete.• In beautifully rendered prose, she relates her daily struggles.• The predominantly white jury, which ultimately rendered the verdict, was composed of six men and six women.• Digital technology could render today's televisions useless.• Both runways have been rendered useless by enemy bombings.• The negotiations were continuing, and fees for services the accountants were rendering were still being incurred.render a decision/opinion/judgment etc• Certified public accountants audit financial state-ments and render opinions on whether the statements present fairly the financial condition of a firm.• Get some stuff from the services, the bulletin boards, render an opinion, put something on the Internet.From Longman Business Dictionaryrenderren‧der /ˈrendə-ər/ verb [transitive] formal1to cause something to change in a particular wayHe was denied building permission for his property, effectively rendering it worthless.In some cases, companies were rendered insolvent when they took on big debts in the buy-outs.2render accountsACCOUNTING to officially present a company’s accounts showing its profits and losses to people who own shares in it or have another interest in seeing the accountsThe petition claims the company failed to render proper accounts.3render a decision/verdict/judgement etcLAW to officially make a decision etc about somethingThe union hopes the board will render a verdict on the dispute this summer.4services renderedCOMMERCE work that has been done, and that is due for paymentEmployees who left were barred from collecting payment for services rendered before they withdrew.→ See Verb tableOrigin render (1300-1400) Old French rendre “to give back”, from Latin reddere 