Basic Details
Word: Render
Part of Speech: Verb
Verb: To provide or give (a service, help, etc.); to cause to become; to depict artistically; to process or present.
Synonyms: Provide, deliver, offer, depict, represent, translate
Antonyms: Withhold, refuse, conceal, misrepresent
Idioms and Phrases
- Render a verdict: To officially announce a decision, especially in court.
Example: "The jury rendered a verdict of not guilty."
- Render assistance: To give help or support.
Example: "Volunteers rendered assistance during the flood relief."
- Render speechless: To leave someone unable to speak due to shock or emotion.
Example: "The unexpected gift rendered her speechless."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist rendered the scene in beautiful detail.
Example 2: He rendered his services free of charge.
Example 3: The explosion rendered the machine useless.
Fun Fact
The word "render" comes from the Latin reddere, meaning to give back or return. In modern English, it's used in various contexts-from legal decisions to computer graphics and artistic representations.
Famous Quote
"Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's." The Bible
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "render" most closely mean in this sentence: 'The nurse rendered aid to the patient'?
a) Delayed
b) Provided
c) Avoided
d) Refused
Answer: b) Provided
2. Which of the following is NOT a correct synonym of "render"?
a) Provide
b) Deliver
c) Translate
d) Hide
Answer: d) Hide
3. What does "render speechless" imply?
a) To make someone speak more
b) To surprise someone so much they can't speak
c) To criticize someone
d) To explain in detail
Answer: b) To surprise someone so much they can't speak
4. In computer graphics, what does "render" usually refer to?
a) Hiding an image
b) Designing the hardware
c) Processing an image or scene for display
d) Creating source code
Answer: c) Processing an image or scene for display
5. Which sentence correctly uses "render"?
a) She render a book last night.
b) He rendered the document unreadable by spilling ink.
c) They rendering help every day.
d) This song renders on the radio.
Answer: b) He rendered the document unreadable by spilling ink.
