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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That won’t alter the costs dramatically, but increasing the income ever-so-slightly every year will have a positive impact and can create a more psychologically satisfying experience for your fiancée as a landlord.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Looking ahead, a seasonally adjusted net 9% of owners plan to create new jobs in the next three months, marking the lowest level since May 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

As part of the deal, Amazon will make investments to expand Corning’s manufacturing sites across North Carolina and create 1,000 jobs at the facilities.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

These could create a glut of supply that demand may struggle to absorb – meaning prices of those shares could fall.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

We hear an accusatory voice coming from above us, along with some urgent footsteps that create an ominous vibration.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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