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Create

🇬🇧 UK /["/kriˈeɪt/","/kriˈeɪts/","/kriˈeɪtɪd/","/kriˈeɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kriˈeɪt/","/kriˈeɪts/","/kriˈeɪtɪd/","/kriˈeɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Create

to make something happen or exist

In simple words: To make something new.

Create in a sentence

• You can create a beautiful painting with just a few colors.
• The team will create a new website to promote the project.
• He wants to create a story that everyone will love.
• They plan to create a video for the school talent show.
• This app can help you create your own music.

How to use Create

Use 'create' when discussing making something that didn't exist before, like art or ideas. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

create + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'creative' artist creating something new.

Related words

Collocations with Create

• create a plan
• create a work of art
• create an account
• create new ideas
• create a problem

Synonyms for Create

• make
• produce
• design
• invent
• develop

Opposites of Create

• destroy
• dismantle
• abolish

Common mistakes with Create

• Confusing with 'produce', which may imply manufacturing rather than creative processes.
• Using 'create' in contexts where 'build' or 'develop' might be more specific.

Frequently asked questions about Create

What does Create mean?

To make something new.

What is the definition of Create?

to make something happen or exist

How do you use Create in a sentence?

You can create a beautiful painting with just a few colors.

Can you give another example of Create?

The team will create a new website to promote the project.

What are synonyms for Create?

Common alternatives include make, produce, design, invent, develop.

What is the opposite of Create?

Opposite meanings include destroy, dismantle, abolish.

What words go with Create?

It commonly pairs with create a plan, create a work of art, create an account, create new ideas, create a problem.

What are common mistakes when using Create?

Confusing with 'produce', which may imply manufacturing rather than creative processes. Using 'create' in contexts where 'build' or 'develop' might be more specific.

How do you pronounce Create?

US: /["/kriˈeɪt/","/kriˈeɪts/","/kriˈeɪtɪd/","/kriˈeɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kriˈeɪt/","/kriˈeɪts/","/kriˈeɪtɪd/","/kriˈeɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Create?

Use 'create' when discussing making something that didn't exist before, like art or ideas. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Create?

"Create" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.