create

[kree-eyt]

verb (used with object)

created, creating 

1. to cause to come into being, as something unique that would not naturally evolve or that is not made by ordinary processes.

2. to evolve from one's own thought or imagination, as a work of art or an invention.

   Synonyms: invent, contrive, devise, initiate, originate

3. Theater.,  to perform (a role) for the first time or in the first production of a play.

4. to make by investing with new rank or by designating; constitute; appoint.

   to create a peer.

5. to be the cause or occasion of; give rise to.

   The announcement created confusion.

6. to cause to happen; bring about; arrange, as by intention or design.

   to create a revolution; to create an opportunity to ask for a raise.

verb (used without object)

created, creating 

1. to do something creative or constructive.

2. British.,  to make a fuss.

adjective

1. Archaic.,  created.

create

/ kriːˈeɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to cause to come into existence

2. (tr) to invest with a new honour, office, or title; appoint

3. (tr) to be the cause of

   these circumstances created the revolution

4. (tr) to act (a role) in the first production of a play

5. (intr) to be engaged in creative work

6. slang,  (intr) to make a fuss or uproar

Other Word Forms

• creatable adjective
• intercreate verb (used with object)
• self-creating adjective
• uncreatable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of create¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English creat (past participle), from Latin creātus, equivalent to creā- (stem of creāre “to make”) + -tus past participle suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of create¹

C14 creat created, from Latin creātus, from creāre to produce, make

Example Sentences

The number of jobs created each month has been slowing steadily since the boom that followed the reopening from the pandemic.

From BBC

The front and pass rush is expected to help create turnover opportunities for a secondary that added no new players during the offseason.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re starting to create an identity with the team,” Farmer said.

From Los Angeles Times

Julian created this ensemble that gives something for everybody, young and old.”

From Los Angeles Times

Anthony Allman, executive director of Vets Advisory, a nonprofit created to monitor the the 2011 settlement, proposed a VA collaboration with the community colleges to build housing for the veterans attending them.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• set up 
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