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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Unions aren't happy - they say it creates a two-tier workforce when what we should be doing is pulling out the stops to train a new generation of shipbuilders.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Following an ex-secret agent who is kidnapped by an unknown persecutor, Patrick McGoohan’s 1967 series creates a surreal atmosphere of surveillance that remains relevant today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Someone creates the rituals that make an ordinary room feel safe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

He creates his navigational charts, searching for meaning and direction to guide us to the trench and back again.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman