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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But a comparison of facts en bloc points to at least three distinct sources of the freehold virgates.

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

At first sight it may seem possible to account for the freehold virgates by reference to the process which converted 'workland' into 'molland.'

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

The usual division of the hide was into virgates, a virgate being, after the Conquest at least, the normal holding of the 451 villein with two oxen.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

It is reckoned to contain thirteen hides and a half, each hide comprising six virgates, and each virgate twenty-four acres.

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

The virgate, it may be noted, consisted of a strip of land in each acre of the hide, and there is undoubtedly a strong case in favour of the equation 1 hide = 4 virgates.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various