create
create
Pronunciation
create /kriˈeɪt/
cre-: /kri/
/k/ - voiceless velar stop
/r/ - voiced alveolar approximant
/i/ - close front unrounded vowel (as in "see")
-ate: /eɪt/
/eɪ/ - diphthong (as in "say")
/t/ - voiceless alveolar stop
Word Form Variations
Verb:
Base form: create
Third-person singular present: creates
Present participle: creating
Past tense: created
Past participle: created
Noun:
Creation (the act or process of creating, or something created)
Creator (one who creates)
Adjective:
Creative (having the ability to create)
Created (brought into existence)
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Verb
Definition 1: To bring something into existence that did not previously exist; to cause something to happen or come about.
Synonyms: invent, produce, originate, devise, generate, establish
Antonyms: destroy, abolish, dismantle, unmake, negate
Definition 2: To design or fashion something using imagination and skill, often resulting in a unique or artistic product.
Synonyms: compose, craft, form, sculpt, conceive, fashion
Antonyms: replicate, imitate, copy, reproduce
Noun
Creation (from "to create"):
Definition 1: The act or process of bringing something new into existence.
Synonyms: invention, genesis, formation, establishment, development
Antonyms: destruction, demolition, eradication, dismantling
Definition 2: Something that has been brought into existence, especially something original or artistic.
Synonyms: masterpiece, work, product, concoction, design
Antonyms: imitation, copy, duplicate, reproduction
Creator (from "to create"):
Definition 1: A person or entity who brings something into existence, particularly something significant or original.
Synonyms: originator, inventor, architect, founder, deviser
Antonyms: destroyer, annihilator, dismantler
Adjective
Creative (from "to create"):
Definition 1: Possessing or showing the ability to create new and original ideas or things.
Synonyms: imaginative, innovative, inventive, artistic, resourceful
Antonyms: unoriginal, unimaginative, conventional, sterile, uninspired
Examples of Use
Books:
"The challenge of the artist is to create a world that is both familiar and entirely new, drawing the reader in through relatable emotions while presenting them with an unexpected perspective." (From a literary criticism essay, author unknown, published 2023)
"Through years of dedicated research, the scientist aimed to create a vaccine that would offer widespread protection against the novel virus." (From a non-fiction book about scientific breakthroughs, publisher unknown, published 2022)
Newspapers:
"Local authorities are working to create more green spaces in urban areas to improve air quality and resident well-being." ( The Daily Herald)
"The new economic policy is designed to create jobs and stimulate growth across various sectors." ( Financial Times)
Online Publications:
"Developers are continuously exploring new technologies to create immersive virtual reality experiences for users." (TechCrunch)
"How to create a compelling personal brand online that resonates with your target audience." (Forbes.com)
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
Film: "The director's vision was to create a sense of claustrophobia and suspense throughout the entire film, utilizing tight shots and unsettling sound design." (Film review, Rotten Tomatoes, February 2025)
Music: "This album aims to create a fusion of traditional folk melodies with contemporary electronic beats, offering a fresh sound to listeners." (Interview with a musician, Pitchfork, January 2025)
Video Games: "Players can create their own unique characters, customizing everything from appearance to abilities, before embarking on epic quests." (IGN.com, May 2025)
Television: "The writers' room worked tirelessly to create complex characters with nuanced backstories that would evolve over multiple seasons." (Interview with a showrunner, Variety, December 2024)
General Public Discourse:
"We need to create a more inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected." (Statement by a community organizer at a public forum)
"The goal of this initiative is to create awareness about mental health issues and reduce the stigma associated with seeking help." (Public service announcement)
"Can we create a schedule that works for everyone, considering different availability?" (Everyday conversation)
10 Quotes Using Create
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." (Peter Drucker)
"Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact." (William James)
"You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality." (Walt Disney)
"Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will." (George Bernard Shaw)
"By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it." (Franz Kafka)
"Every story I create, creates me. I write to create myself." (Octavia E. Butler)
"Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life." (Golda Meir)
"To create, one must first question everything." (Eileen Gray)
"We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone." (Orson Welles)
"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering." (Ben Okri)
Etymology
The word "create" has a fascinating journey from ancient Latin to modern English.
It comes from the Latin word "creāre," which had a broad meaning of "to make, bring forth, produce, beget, or cause." Interestingly, its earliest root in Proto-Indo-European (an even older language from which many European and Indian languages descend) seems to have been something like "ker-", meaning "to grow." So, you can imagine the idea evolving from "to make something grow" to "to bring something into being."
The first known use of "create" in English can be traced back to around 1405, in the Middle English period. At that time, it was often used in a religious sense, referring to God's act of bringing the world into existence where nothing was before. For example, you might see phrases like "God hath creat alle thynges." It also appeared as a past participle, like "created."
Over time, its meaning expanded beyond just divine acts to include human efforts to make or produce something new, whether it's a physical object, an idea, or even a situation.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Create
Create a stir: To cause excitement, interest, or trouble.
Create a buzz: To generate excitement or widespread discussion, often about a new product or event.
Create a scene: To cause a public disturbance or an embarrassing display.
Create a vacuum: To leave an empty space or situation that needs to be filled.
Create something out of nothing: To produce something impressive or significant from very limited resources or ideas.
Create a ripple effect: To produce a series of consequences or effects that spread out from an initial cause.
To fashion a solution: To devise or invent a way to solve a problem.
To forge ahead with a plan: To move forward with determination, often in the face of obstacles.
To invent an excuse: To make up a reason or justification that isn't true.
To conjure up an image: To bring an image or idea to mind as if by magic.
Vocabulary-Based Stories from SEA
Source Information
Definition of create from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
