createverb
American /kri.ˈeɪt/ British /kriː.ˈeɪt/ Create has two parts, with the stress on the second: kree-AYT.
third-person singular creates past tense created past participle created present participle creating
make newmake something new exist, or make something by using your skill or imagination
transitive [T] verb + object [V + obj]
- The new factory will create hundreds of jobs. V + obj
- She created a website for her small business. V + obj
- The artist creates large pictures from old newspapers. V + obj
- You'll need to create a password before you log in. V + obj
Collocations
adverb + verb specially created, newly createdSynonyms make; produce
Antonyms destroy
Compare develop
causecause a situation, a feeling, or a problem to exist
transitive [T] verb + object [V + obj]
- The changes to the timetable created a lot of confusion. V + obj
- Their loud music has created problems with the neighbors. V + obj
- Warm colors create a friendly feeling in a room. V + obj
Synonyms cause
Word family
- creation
- creative
- creator
- creativity
Choosing between create · make · produce
Make is the everyday word for bringing something into being: make a cake, make a mistake. Create stresses that the thing is new or comes from imagination or planning: create a character, create jobs. Produce is used for making things in large numbers or for a result: the factory produces cars, the plan produced good results.