a fee/payment 'for services rendered' [=for something that a person, company, etc., has done for you]
He witnessed a car accident and stopped to 'render' aid/assistance.
Both passengers were 'rendered' unconscious in the accident.
(..) I'm not afraid. "Please ensure that you only use white gas "compatible with this stove. "Other fuels may harm the equipment "and render it inoperable." Shit. Shit! Cold mush is great. Cold mush with nuts. Cold mush with tuna jerky. (..)2014 Wild