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create
- /kɹiːˈeɪt/
Rhymes with -eɪt
Where it comes from
From Middle English createn, from Latin creātus, the perfect passive participle of creō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). In this sense, mostly displaced Old English wyrċan (whence Modern English work) and ġesċieppan (whence Modern English shape).
verb creates · creating · created · create
- To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:) You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red.
- To bring into existence out of nothing, without the prior existence of the materials or elements used. In the beginning God created yᵉ heauen and the earth. And the earth was without forme & voyde, and darkenes was vpon the depe, & the Spirit of God moued vpon the waters.
- To make or produce from other (e.g. raw, unrefined or scattered) materials or combinable elements or ideas; to design or invest with a new form, shape, function, etc. Couturiers create exclusive garments for an affluent clientele.
- To cause, to bring (a non-object) about by an action, behavior, or event, to occasion. crop failures created food shortages and high prices; his stubbornness created many difficulties
- To confer or invest with a rank or title of nobility, to appoint, ordain or constitute. Henry VIII created him a Duke. Last month, the queen created two barons.
- To be or do something creative, imaginative, originative. Children usually enjoy creating, never mind if it is of any use!
- In theatre, to be the first performer of a role; to originate a character.
- To make a fuss, complain; to shout. 'What's the time?' she said. 'I must fly. Miss'll start creating.'
Similar: bring forth, cause, contrive, create, ferment, forge, develop, engender, evolve, generate, gin up, innate
adjective more create · most create · creäte
- Created, resulting from creation. Hearts create of duty and zeal.
