create
To make or produce something original.
Word facts
Definition
To create something means to bring it into existence for the first time, especially through imagination, skill, or original thought. When you create, you produce something that was not there before — whether it is a piece of art, a solution, a plan, or a piece of writing.
Usage: Create suggests originality and intent. You create a painting but build a shelf. Use create when something new or unique is being made — especially when imagination or skill is involved.
Example sentences
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She used simple materials to create a stunning piece of art.
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The team worked together to create a new app for learning languages.
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Every poem you write creates a small world made entirely of words.
Word family
From Latin creare ('to produce, make'). Related to 'creature' (something created) and 'creation' (the act or result of creating). The Latin root connects to the idea of growth and bringing forth.
Think of 'cre + ate' — you 'ate' through blank space and made something where nothing existed before.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
What does create mean?
Create means to bring something into existence through imagination, skill, or effort. It suggests something new or original is being made.
Is create a regular verb?
Yes. The past tense is created, the participle is created, and the present continuous is creating.
What is the noun form of create?
The main noun form is creation. Creator refers to the person who creates.
How many syllables does create have?
Create has 2 syllables: cre-ate. The stress is on the second syllable: cre-ATE.