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

That could also convince Wall Street that Microsoft “is the ‘interface for AI’ as the platform of choice to create, run and deploy AI agents.”

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Yet the New Deal stabilized the financial system, created Social Security, legalized collective bargaining and built public infrastructure, blazing the path for another capitalist boom during and after World War II.

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However, creating antigens for each cancer type can require extensive genome sequencing or bioinformatics analysis.

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"Reviving this partnership will not only create opportunities for enhanced economic cooperation but also help mitigate vulnerabilities arising from shifting global alliances," a joint statement said.

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The bank is also creating an external advisory council of “experienced leaders from the public and private sectors” to guide the long-term strategy of the 10-year effort, which it’s calling the Security and Resiliency Initiative,

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