create
- 01 A1 Beginner
to make something happen or exist for the first time.
to bring something into existence through imaginative or physical effort.
Simple“The artist used recycled materials to create a beautiful sculpture for the park.”
In context“The software developer aimed to create an intuitive interface that would simplify complex data management for non-technical users.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
to cause a specific feeling, situation, or problem.
to occasion or bring about a particular state of affairs or emotional response.
Simple“The new road rules might create some confusion for drivers at first.”
In context“The sudden withdrawal of funding is likely to create significant challenges for the research team over the coming months.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
to give someone a special title or rank, like making someone a lord.
to invest a person with a new rank, title, or status, particularly within a peerage or formal hierarchy.
Simple“The King decided to create her a duchess for her years of service.”
In context“In recognition of his diplomatic achievements, the monarch chose to create him a life peer, granting him a seat in the upper house.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
to complain loudly or make a big scene about something.
to behave in an agitated or complaining manner; to make a scene.
Simple“The customer started creating when he was told the kitchen was closed.”
In context“There is no need to start creating just because the delivery is five minutes late.”
UsageOften used as an intransitive verb in British colloquial contexts.
Usage create new · creates a space · create a different
From Middle English createn, from Latin creātus, the perfect passive participle of creō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). In this sense, mostly displaced Old English wyrċan (whence Modern English work) and ġesċieppan (whence Modern English shape).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.