render

ren|der [ˈrendə US -ər] v [T]

[Date: 1300-1400; : Old French; Origin: rendre 'to give back', from Latin reddere]

1.) to cause someone or something to be in a particular condition

render sb/sth 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.) formal 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 need

render 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.) to express or present something in a particular way

render sth as sth

▪ She made a sound that in print is rendered as 'harrumph.'

render sth sth

▪ Infrared film renders blue skies a deep black.

render sth in sth

▪ a sculpture rendered in bronze

4.) render sth into English/Russian/Chinese etc

formal to translate something into English, Russian etc

5.) technical to spread ↑plaster or ↑cement on the surface of a wall

▪ a brick wall that has been rendered and whitewashed

6.) to melt the fat of an animal as you cook it

▪ Steam the goose to render some of the fat.