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See more synonyms for create on Thesaurus.com 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. Show More
verb (used without object), cre·at·ed, cre·at·ing. to do something creative or constructive. British to make a fuss. Show More
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 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 un·cre·at·ed , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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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.’
They already know the answer, but they know by feigning ignorance they can create all this debate about it.
They just reflect the range of breeds that were used to create the Heck cattle in the first instance.
It was getting to create jokes at the source, and to get to hang out with comedians.
“We would just as soon stay away from a group that will create controversy,” the Cubs general manager Sam Bernabe told the paper.
Historical Examples of create At the same time, they have their use, where they do not create their ridicule.
Let us create together a new national spirit of unity and trust.
We left it slightly ajar to create a draft; the night was warm.
The abruptness of the action did not create any emotion in him—his thoughts were absent.
I have therefore had to create for myself some tasks which will hold me to my chains.
British Dictionary definitions for create (tr) to cause to come into existence (tr) to invest with a new honour, office, or title; appoint (tr) to be the cause of these 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 Show More
Derived Forms creatable , 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 v. 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 .
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