creates

VERB

develop in mind or physically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

build conceive constitute 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 contrive effect erect fabricate fashion father formulate hatch imagine institute invest occasion originate parent perform procreate rear 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 conclude demolish deny destroy dismantle disorder disorganize end finish ignore lose neglect raze refuse ruin stop

STRONG

fail halt prevent wreck

Example Sentences

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From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 21, 2025

“Strong-armed quarterback with ability to air it out downfield. Shows nice touch on deep throws. Creates a lot of torque with his upper body and can sling ball from different angles.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

Feb. 24 - Creates a new body within the Vatican to coordinate economic and administrative affairs.

From Reuters • Mar. 10, 2023

Space Weather Creates Electrical 'Bermuda Triangles': Even a mild shock wave in the solar wind can suddenly amp up the equatorial electrojet and create localized magnetic storms.

From Scientific American • Aug. 22, 2015

To crush a butterfly or brain a gnat; Creates a whirlwind from the earth to draw A goose's feather or exalt a straw; Sets wheels on wheels in motion—such a clatter!

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 394, October 17, 1829 by Various