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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“These are folks who have exhausted all other avenues to employment, and we create a path forward,” said Maura Porcelli, senior director of workforce at the National Council on Aging.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He said he didn’t set out to create a legal test case but he wasn’t the kind of person to just pay the fine quietly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The company, also known as Burgess and Leigh, uses craft traditions such as a tissue transfer printing technique to create its products.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As part of the deal, Amazon will make investments to expand Corning’s manufacturing sites across North Carolina and create 1,000 jobs at the facilities.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s a ton of work—clearing the rocks, digging trenches for the thick slabs of wood to make the edges of the trails or to create steps on the steep inclines up a hill.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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