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Create Created Kriˈeɪt Government Young Verb Scientists Disagree

Word3 create
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /kriˈeɪt/ /kriˈeɪt/
Example
  • scientists disagree about how the universe was created.
  • the main purpose of industry is to create wealth.
  • the government plans to create more jobs for young people.
  • create a new directory and put all your files into it.
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create

(verb)/kriˈeɪt/ /kriˈeɪt/

    Verb Forms

  1. to make something happen or exist
    • Scientists disagree about how the universe was created.
    • The main purpose of industry is to create wealth.
    • The government plans to create more jobs for young people.
    • Create a new directory and put all your files into it.
    • Try this new dish, created by our head chef.
    • The agreement will create new opportunities for the aviation industry.
    • Severe storms created some travel problems.
    • the newly created position of executive editor
  2. to produce a particular feeling or impression
    • He's eager to create a good impression at work.
    • The company is trying to create a young energetic image.
    • The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion.
    • The reorganization has created a lot of bad feeling.
    • They've painted it red to create a feeling of warmth.
    • We work hard to create a pleasant environment for patients, visitors and staff.
  3. to give somebody a particular rank or title
    • The government has created eight new peers.
    • He was created a baronet in 1715.
  4. to be noticed and have an impact
    • It's a film that promises to create ripples.
    • The debate has barely made a ripple here.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English (in the sense ‘form out of nothing’, used of a divine or supernatural being): from Latin creat- ‘produced’, from the verb creare.
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