Verb Several new government programs were created while she was governor. The President has announced a plan to create new jobs. the scientists who created the world's first atomic bomb The machine creates a lot of noise. It can be hard to create a balance between work and family. She creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for her guests. The advertisements are intended to create demand for the product. I've been creating music for over 30 years. She enjoys creating new dishes by combining unusual ingredients. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
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This variety pack comes with a golden latte, pink latte and matcha latte that all create edible garnish for a photo-worthy drink. Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 9 Sep. 2022 Two tropical storms are moving toward the East and West Coasts of the US today, with each packing forceful winds that could create a slew of different challenges for millions of people. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 But support staff, not simply entry-level jobs, are the kinds of positions that create pipelines into every major branch of the industry.Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 This latest process is part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our financial position and is in pursuit of a de-leveraging that will create a more resilient capital structure and effective business. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 Can from the brand's professional range to get the subtle, iridescent finish but for those tempted to try the look out for themselves, there are plenty of at-home products that can create a similar effect. Lottie Winter, Allure, 6 Sep. 2022 In the final hours of the Legislature’s 2022 session, lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that would create a first-of-its-kind tax credit for union dues. Maxford Nelsen, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 Micron will invest $15 billion though the end of the decade on a new semiconductor plant in its hometown that the chipmaker said will create 17,000 American jobs. Matt Ott, ajc, 1 Sep. 2022 In Congress, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is considering a bill that would create incentives for better service.WIRED, 1 Sep. 2022
Adjective
Create art in a workshop led by experienced art educators. Jennifer Jhon, South Florida Parenting, 30 May 2017 This class of chemicals — known as volatile organic compounds — is extremely potent and is blamed for helping create blankets of smog. Hiroko Tabuchi And Eric Lipton, New York Times, 20 May 2017 But all that 2013 class did was create heartburn, and get the Dolphins’ general manager fired. Omar Kelly, Sun-Sentinel.com, 26 Apr. 2017 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English createn, borrowed from Latin creātus, past participle of creāre "to bring into being, beget, give birth to, cause to grow," causative derivative from the base of crēscere "to come into existence, increase in size or numbers, grow" — more at crescent entry 1
Adjective
Middle English creat, borrowed from Latin creātus, past participle of creāre "to bring into being, beget, give birth to, cause to grow" — more at create entry 1