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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"What we've built is a complete on-chip system that can create, route and read this information with very high precision."

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

In 1895, there was a meeting held by Rule that led to the decision to amalgamate the Pachuca Cricket Club, the Pachuca Football Club and the Velasco Cricket Club to create a stronger entity.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Having the full range of testing facilities necessary to create a car in China cuts development times by 30%, the company says, allowing it to align more closely with local demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It will also mint millionaires and billionaires seemingly out of thin air, and create the world’s first trillionaire.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“One of the reasons we could move so fast,” said Charlie, “is that we were seeing a lot of compelling analysis that we didn’t have to create from scratch.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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