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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“Microfinance can be an important source of access to finance that helps people to grow businesses, raise incomes, and create jobs,” the spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

To increase the Kent population, Butterfly Conservation worked with Natural England and farmers to create new habitats.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

After you create all the documents, share the details with your loved ones.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The Directors Guild, led by its president Christopher Nolan, reportedly entered negotiations in hopes of improving conditions to create new jobs, bulk up its health fund, and increase protections against generative AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

No matter how many times Molly tried to convince Clara that it was possible to create content without exposing all their secrets, she couldn’t get her sister to budge.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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