create

[kree-eyt]

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verb (used with object), cre·at·ed, cre·at·ing.

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

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

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

to make by investing with new rank or by designating; constitute; appoint: to create a peer.

to be the cause or occasion of; give rise to: The announcement created confusion.

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), cre·at·ed, cre·at·ing.

to do something creative or constructive.

British. to make a fuss.

adjective

Archaic. created.

Origin of create

1350–1400; Middle English creat (past participle) < Latin creātus, equivalent to creā- (stem of creāre to make) + -tus past participle suffix

Related formscre·at·a·ble, adjectivein·ter·cre·ate, verb (used with object), in·ter·cre·at·ed, in·ter·cre·at·ing.self-cre·at·ed, adjectiveself-cre·at·ing, adjectiveun·cre·at·a·ble, adjectiveun·cre·at·ed, adjective

Synonyms for create

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2. originate, invent.

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Related Words for create

spawn, organize, devise, discover, invent, constitute, shape, design, establish, make, construct, start, build, forge, form, produce, plan, generate, conceive, initiate

Examples from the Web for create

Contemporary Examples of create

Whatever the FBI says, the truthers will create alternative hypotheses that try to challenge the ‘official story.’
Was Sony Hit With a Second Hack?
Shane Harris
January 8, 2015
They already know the answer, but they know by feigning ignorance they can create all this debate about it.
Patton Oswalt on Fighting Conservatives With Satire
William O’Connor
January 6, 2015
They just reflect the range of breeds that were used to create the Heck cattle in the first instance.
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Tom Sykes
January 6, 2015
It was getting to create jokes at the source, and to get to hang out with comedians.
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William O’Connor
January 6, 2015
“We would just as soon stay away from a group that will create controversy,” the Cubs general manager Sam Bernabe told the paper.
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Jason Berry
January 3, 2015

Historical Examples of create

At the same time, they have their use, where they do not create their ridicule.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327
Various
Let us create together a new national spirit of unity and trust.
United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches
Various
We left it slightly ajar to create a draft; the night was warm.
Her Father's Daughter
Gene Stratton-Porter
The abruptness of the action did not create any emotion in him—his thoughts were absent.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
I have therefore had to create for myself some tasks which will hold me to my chains.
My Double Life
Sarah Bernhardt

British Dictionary definitions for create

create

verb

(tr) to cause to come into existence

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

(tr) to be the cause ofthese circumstances created the revolution

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

(intr) to be engaged in creative work

(intr) British slang to make a fuss or uproar

Derived Formscreatable, adjective

Word Origin for create

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

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Word Origin and History for create

late 14c., from Latin creatus, past participle of creare "to make, bring forth, produce, beget," related to crescere "arise, grow" (see crescent). Related: Created; creating.