create

[ kree-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, cre·at·ed, cre·at·ing.

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)

, cre·at·ed, cre·at·ing.

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

Derived Forms

• creˈatable, adjective

Other Words From

• cre·at·a·ble adjective
• in·ter·cre·ate verb (used with object) intercreated intercreating
• self-cre·at·ing adjective
• un·cre·at·a·ble 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

In his first speech to a Welsh Labour conference since becoming prime minister, he said the scheme would "create more jobs and drive economic growth across north Wales".

From BBC

On top of charging more National Insurance, ministers are creating a negotiating body to improve pay and conditions for care staff.

From BBC

Carbon dioxide and other pollution from the burning of fossil fuels has helped create the climate crisis.

From NewsForKids.net

The report from the Department of the Interior said the US government should create a memorial for the children who died at the schools.

From NewsForKids.net

To create the satellite’s wooden panels, the team used a Japanese woodworking method called sashimono.

From NewsForKids.net

Related Words

• build
• conceive
• construct
• design
• devise
• discover
• establish
• forge
• form
• found
• generate
• initiate
• invent
• make
• organize
• plan
• produce
• set up
• shape
• spawn