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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That creates drag, meaning satellites in low Earth orbit lose altitude.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

It creates more than 7,000 products and serves customers in more than 100 countries, CVC said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

“Our Constitution creates three branches, but only one President,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

This full Moon differs from others in the calendar year as it is in the lowest-hanging position, which creates the illusion of a larger moon.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

It’s apparently like seeing pieces of a puzzle but not the picture the puzzle creates.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas