create

[kree-eyt] / kriˈeɪt /

VERB

bring into being; make or develop

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

actualize author beget coin compose concoct constitute contrive effect erect fabricate fashion father formulate imagine institute invest mother occasion originate parent perform procreate sire

WEAK

bring into being bring into existence bring to pass cause to be dream up give birth to give life to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break demolish destroy dismantle lose stop

STRONG

halt prevent wreck

Example Sentences

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The conflict alongside high energy prices will probably create uncertainty over their end-customers’ demand, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It will eliminate some jobs, but it will also create and enhance others.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Deterrence is what Lizelle Gonzalez was trying to create with her lawsuit.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The Arena Group acknowledged it hired an outside firm to create product reviews that used fake bylines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

At the most basic level, the majority of power plants work the same way: They boil water to create steam.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

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