create
word
/kɹiˈeɪt/
kree-AYT
/kɹiːˈeɪt/
kree-AYT
Definition
To make something new, bring something into existence, or produce a particular result or situation. It is used for physical things, artistic work, plans, systems, and effects.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both everyday and formal English. 'Create' is often more intentional and original than 'make'. Frequent patterns: 'create a plan', 'create a problem', 'create jobs', 'create content'. Not usually used for routine preparation like 'make dinner'.
Spanish: crearPortuguese (BR): criarPortuguese (PT): criarChinese (Simplified): 创造 - 创建Chinese (Traditional): 創造 - 建立Hindi: बनाना - सृजित करनाArabic: يُنشئ - يَخلقBengali: সৃষ্টি করা - তৈরি করাRussian: создавать - создавать (в переносном смысле)Japanese: 作る（新しいもの）- 創造するVietnamese: tạo ra - sáng tạoKorean: 창조하다 - 만들어내다Turkish: yaratmak - oluşturmakUrdu: تخلیق کرنا - بنانا (نئی چیز)Indonesian: menciptakan - membuat (hal baru)
Example Sentences
They create art in school.
basic
This tool can create a new file.
basic
Good teachers create a safe space for students.
basic
We need to create some distance and think about this calmly.
natural
The new policy could create more problems than it solves.
natural
She created a whole brand from a simple idea.
natural