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Definitions

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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“And high asset prices, which certainly feel good in the short run, create additional risk if anything goes wrong,” Dimon says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

I hope these suggestions are helpful with planning your next morning adventure with your toddler and that you are able to create some fun new memories together.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

“I can write some algorithms to help your search. I can create a visual recognition program to see if their faces pop up in anyone else’s social media. I can help a lot.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.