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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 42-year-old dark horse contender has recently made more efforts in courting the Latino vote through meme-y internet tactics and has even employed Spanish to create a new nickname for Bass — “Karen Bassura.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It will eliminate some jobs, but it will also create and enhance others.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Deterrence is what Lizelle Gonzalez was trying to create with her lawsuit.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The ads depict actress Pamela Anderson prompting a chatbot to create models before revealing that they were real people the whole time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Could it be untangled or reorganized in some way to create another meaning or point in a direction?

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.