create
Use Create in a sentence
verb (used with object)
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.
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.
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adjective
9.
Archaic. created.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English creat (past participle) < Latin creātus, equivalent to creā- (stem of creāre to make) + -tus past participle suffix
1350–1400; Middle English creat (past participle) < Latin creātus, equivalent to creā- (stem of creāre to make) + -tus past participle suffix
Related forms
cre·at·a·ble, adjective
in·ter·cre·ate, verb (used with object), in·ter·cre·at·ed, in·ter·cre·at·ing.
self-cre·at·ed, adjective
self-cre·at·ing, adjective
un·cre·at·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
2. originate, invent.
2. originate, invent.
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create (kriːˈeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 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 (Brit) (intr) to make a fuss or uproar |
| [C14 creat created, from Latin creātus, from creāre to produce, make] | |
| cre'atable | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
create
late 14c., from L. creatus, pp. of creare "to make, produce," related to crescere "arise, grow" (see crescent).
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Example sentences
At this speed, a fresh supply of water is coming in to create plenty of supercooled water drops that haven't turned to ice.
It is not obvious, then, that capitalist societies create political freedoms today.
Use tape to create an ammo basket on top of the bar, and load it with gumballs or other candies.
Each season, a different artistic director will create a single multidisciplinary evening-length piece.
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