created; creating
1
: to bring into existence
… God created the heaven and the earth.—
Genesis 1:1 (King James Version)
Genesis 1:1 (King James Version)2
a
: to invest with a new form, office, or rank
She was created a lieutenant.
b
: to produce or bring about by a course of action or behavior
Her arrival created a terrible fuss.
create new jobs
4
a
: to produce through imaginative skill
create a painting
b
: design
creates dresses
1
: to make or bring into existence something new
an artist who is good at imitating but not at creating
2
: to set up a scoring opportunity in basketball
create off the dribble
Examples of create in a Sentence
Verb
Several new government programs were created while she was governor.
The President has announced a plan to create new jobs.
the scientists who created the world's first atomic bomb
The machine creates a lot of noise.
It can be hard to create a balance between work and family.
She creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for her guests.
The advertisements are intended to create demand for the product.
I've been creating music for over 30 years.
She enjoys creating new dishes by combining unusual ingredients.
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.
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“Create.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/create. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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