create
create
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for the word "create" is:
[kriˈeɪt]
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
kr: [k] (voiceless velar plosive) + [r] (voiced alveolar approximant)
i: [ɪ] (short vowel sound)
eɪ: [eɪ] (diphthong, a combination of [ɛ] and [ɪ])
t: [t] (voiceless alveolar plosive)
Word Form Variations
Verb forms:
Present tense: create, creates
Past tense: created
Past participle: created
Present participle: creating
Noun forms:
creation (singular and plural)
creator (singular)
creators (plural)
creativity
Adjective form:
creative
Adverb form:
creatively
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Word Form: Verb (to create)
Definition: To bring something into existence; to cause something to happen or begin.
Synonyms: make, produce, construct, build, form, generate, originate
Antonyms: destroy, demolish, ruin, annihilate
Word Form: Noun (creation)
Definition: Something brought into existence; a product of imagination, thought, or skill.
Synonyms: product, work, masterpiece, invention, design
Antonyms: destruction, annihilation, ruin
Word Form: Adjective (creative)
Definition: Having the ability to create; imaginative or original.
Synonyms: inventive, innovative, imaginative, artistic, ingenious
Antonyms: uncreative, unimaginative, conventional, ordinary
Word Form: Adverb (creatively)
Definition: In a creative manner; imaginatively or originally.
Synonyms: inventively, innovatively, imaginatively, artistically, ingeniously
Antonyms: uncreatively, unimaginatively, conventionally, ordinarily
Examples of Use
Books:
"And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul."1 (Genesis 2:7, King James Version)
"To create a little flower is a labor of centuries." (Ralph Waldo Emerson, "The Poet")
Newspapers:
"The company announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs in the region." (The New York Times)
"The artist's latest exhibit explores the boundaries of creativity, creating stunning visual experiences." (The Guardian)
Online Publications:
"How to Create a Stunning Website in 30 Minutes" (Forbes)
"AI-Powered Tools to Help You Create Engaging Content" (The Verge)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
"The director's vision created a world of magic and wonder." (Movie review, Rotten Tomatoes)
"The songwriter's ability to create catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics has made them a global sensation." (Billboard)
General Public Discourse:
"I'm trying to create a better future for my children." (Everyday conversation)
"The new policy aims to create a more equitable society." (Political speech)
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the word "create," which can be used to describe a wide range of actions, from divine creation to human innovation.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Create
"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." — Henry Ward Beecher (celebrates the power to create from within)
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker
"You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." — Maya Angelou
"Don’t wait for opportunity. Create it." — George Bernard Shaw
"We are all born to create—whether it’s art, kindness, or the life we’ve always wanted." — Anonymous
"Create with the heart; build with the mind." — Anonymous
"To create is to resist; to resist is to create." — Stéphane Hessel
"The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul." — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Creativity takes courage." — Henri Matisse
"When you create, you truly live." — Anonymous
Etymology
The word "create" comes from the Latin word "creare," which means "to bring forth" or "to produce." This word was first used in English around the 14th century. It's interesting to note that the Latin root "creare" is related to the word "crescere," which means "to grow." This connection suggests that the original idea of creating something was linked to the idea of growth and development.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Create
Phrases
Create a stir: To cause excitement or controversy.
Create a scene: To behave dramatically or emotionally, often in a public place.
Create a diversion: To distract attention from something.
Create a buzz: To generate excitement or interest.
Create a masterpiece: To produce an excellent piece of work.
Create a problem: To cause a difficulty or issue.
Create a solution: To devise a way to solve a problem.
Create a bond: To form a connection with someone.
Create a memory: To experience something memorable.
Additionally, we can use idioms with similar meanings to "create":
Bring something into being: To cause something to exist.
Give birth to: To produce or originate something.
Conjure up: To imagine or visualize something.
Fabricate: To invent or construct something.
Forge: To shape or form something.
These phrases and idioms highlight the versatility of the word "create" and its synonyms in expressing the concept of bringing something new into existence.
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Definition of create from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
