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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The Department for Education has issued guidance encouraging schools to create phone-free environments where possible.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Bell said the decision to create an alternative entrance was driven more by practicalities than theatricalities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It would create the largest U.S. airline and be the largest consolidation in the industry in more than a decade.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Two days later, Bernarr was back in the studio, initially aiming to create a deluxe version of “Bloom.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The dust storms are caused by the sun heating dust particles, which fly up and create wind that then creates more dust.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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