No. 686 in Italian
rende
"Rende" means "yields," "makes," or "renders," depending on context.
In a sentence
La gentilezza rende le persone più felici.
Kindness makes people happier.
Here, 'rende' is used as a verb meaning 'makes', implying transforming one state into another.
Questo esame mi rende nervoso.
This exam makes me nervous.
In this case, 'rende' illustrates how one entity causes an emotional state in another.
L'opera d'arte rende omaggio alla natura.
The artwork pays tribute to nature.
Here, 'rende' means 'pays', indicating an act of giving tribute or showing admiration.
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