B1 — Intermediateverb
rendere
to render, to make (something), to return
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
restituirefare diventaretrasformaredare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
prendereteneretratteneretogliere
Usage note
'Rendere + adjective' = to make something (a state). 'Rendere un favore' = to return a favour. 'Rendersi conto' = to realize. 'Rendere' can also mean to yield/return a profit.
Example
"Questo colore rende la stanza molto luminosa."
"This colour makes the room very bright."
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