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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024cre•ate /kriˈeɪt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -at•ed, -at•ing. - to cause to come into being:The belief is that God created the universe.
- to bring into being from one's imagination:He created a new theory of the universe.
- to arrange, bring about, or produce (a feeling, emotion, etc.): This proposal is bound to create more confusion.
- to establish;
set up:The government created several new agencies.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cre•ate (krē āt′),USA pronunciation v., -at•ed, -at•ing, adj. v.t. - to cause to come into being, as something unique that would not naturally evolve or that is not made by ordinary processes.
- to evolve from one's own thought or imagination, as a work of art or an invention.
- Show Business[Theat.]to perform (a role) for the first time or in the first production of a play.
- to make by investing with new rank or by designating;
constitute; appoint:to create a peer. - to be the cause or occasion of;
give rise to:The announcement created confusion. - to cause to happen;
bring about; arrange, as by intention or design:to create a revolution; to create an opportunity to ask for a raise. v.i. - to do something creative or constructive.
- British Termsto make a fuss.
adj. - [Archaic.]created.
- Latin creātus, equivalent. to creā- (stem of creāre to make) + -tus past participle suffix
- Middle English creat (past participle) 1350–1400
cre•at′a•ble, adj. - 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged originate, invent.
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