This is the 686th most frequent Italian word.
rende
"Rende" means "yields," "makes," or "renders," depending on context.
Here, 'rende' is used as a verb meaning 'makes', implying transforming one state into another.
La gentilezza rende le persone più felici.
Kindness makes people happier.
In this case, 'rende' illustrates how one entity causes an emotional state in another.
Questo esame mi rende nervoso.
This exam makes me nervous.
Here, 'rende' means 'pays', indicating an act of giving tribute or showing admiration.