Create Definition & Meaning

create
verb
  1. make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor"
  2. bring into existence; "The company was created 25 years ago"; "He created a new movement in painting"
  3. pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity; "Don't disturb him--he is creating"
  4. invest with a new title, office, or rank; "Create one a peer"
  5. create by artistic means; "create a poem"; "Schoenberg created twelve-tone music"; "Picasso created Cubism"; "Auden made verses"
  6. create or manufacture a man-made product; "We produce more cars than we can sell"; "The company has been making toys for two centuries"

Synonyms for create

make noun

a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now

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produce noun

fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market bring forth or yield

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"Create" in song lyrics

See how create is used in real songs:

  • "To see how much wreck we'd create"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live is Here
  • "But for now it's you and the life we create"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "nothing would exist, if Allah did not create"
    Akbar — Driftin' Thru Space

Words that rhyme with create

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Usage tips for "create"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "create" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for create to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does create mean?
make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor" bring into existence; "The company was created 25 years ago"; "He created a new movement in painting" pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity; "Don't disturb him--he is creating" invest with a new title, office, or rank; "Create one a peer" create by artistic means; "create a poem"; "Schoenberg created twelve-tone music"; "Picasso created Cubism
What part of speech is create?
Create is a verb.
How many definitions does create have?
Create has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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