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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Determined to preserve the state’s tradition of supporting independents, while also solving the spoiler problem such candidates could create, Mainers approved the reform through a statewide initiative.

From Salon • 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

“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

Restricted stock units create a tax bill when they vest even if you can’t sell shares yet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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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