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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Adam Rose is a research professor at the Price School and director emeritus of CREATE.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2023

The project is a major component of the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency program, known as CREATE.

From Chicago Tribune • Dec. 12, 2014

Known by the acronym CREATE, the program was announced in 2003.

From Washington Times • Oct. 23, 2014

CREATE, to.—Why man was so created that whatever he wills, thinks, and does, appears to him as in himself, and thereby from himself, 444.

From The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love by Swedenborg, Emanuel

Then the idea came to me that the place would be fairer if there were either men or angels to inhabit it; and quick as light a whisper came to me: "CREATE!"

From A Romance of Two Worlds by Corelli, Marie

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