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

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creates

“Although it creates near-term pain, it’s also created longer-term opportunities,” said Cooper Howard, director of fixed-income research and strategy at the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Running a business creates an avalanche of headaches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

In “Lanterns,” Stewart creates his own version that acknowledges his journey and perspective on becoming a Green Lantern.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

McDonald said the resolution is that Sir Chris needs to "call this, make it clear that he puts a stop to this march and thereby creates the space for a mediation".

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

But it also creates genuine connections with clients.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson