create

/kɹiːˈeɪt/

verb 8
adjective 1
forms 9

verb8

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to make something exist for the first time
- You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red.
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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. — 1560
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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.
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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
- A sudden chemical spill on the highway created a chain‐collision which created a record traffic jam.
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To be or do something creative, imaginative, originative.
- Children usually enjoy creating, never mind if it is of any use!
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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.
- Under the concordate with Belgium, at least one Belgian clergyman must be created cardinal; by tradition, every archbishop of Mechelen is thus created a cardinal.
In theatre, to be the first performer of a role; to originate a character.
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(UK, informal) To make a fuss, complain; to shout.
- 'What's the time?' she said. 'I must fly. Miss'll start creating.' — 1972

adjective1

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(no longer used) Created, resulting from creation.
- Hearts create of duty and zeal. — 1599

forms

created · createdst · creating · creäting · creates · createth · createst · more create · most create