Render

Definition

Render commonly refers to providing or giving something in response, or to represent or depict artistically.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɛndər/
• Respelling: REN-der (with "REN" as in "pen," and "der" as in "her")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɛndə/
• Respelling: REN-duh (similar to American English, with "REN" as in "pen," and "duh" as in the unstressed ending of "sofa" without the rhotic 'r')

In both dialects, "render" is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable, "REN." The primary difference is in the pronunciation of the final 'r' in American English, which is more pronounced, compared to its typically softer or non-rhotic pronunciation in many British accents.

Etymology

The word "render" is derived from the Old French "rendre", which means "to give back, present, yield". This, in turn, originates from the Vulgar Latin "rendere", which is formed from Latin "reddere" (from "re-" meaning "back" + "dare" meaning "to give").

Derivatives

• Renderer
• Rendering
• Renderable
• Rendered
• Pre-render

Synonyms

• Portray
• Depict
• Deliver

Antonyms

• Conceal
• Withhold
• Suppress

Usage

"Render" is often used in the context of art, where an artist might "render" a scene onto canvas. In technology, especially in graphics, to "render" means to process and display an image or scene. It can also refer to providing a service or assistance.

Related Terms

• Illustration
• Visualization
• Depiction
• Graphical rendering
• Translation

Detailed Definition

Verb

• To represent or show (something) by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
• Example: The artist rendered the beautiful landscape in watercolor.

• To provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
• Example: The company rendered assistance to those affected by the flood.

• To cause to become; make.
• Example: The verdict rendered him speechless.

• To reproduce or represent by artistic or verbal means; depict.
• Example: The poem renders the essence of love.

• In computing, to process an outline image using color and shading to make it appear solid and three-dimensional.
• Example: The software can render 3D images swiftly.