Created
kriˈeɪtɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo bring something into existence or to cause something to happen.
kriˈeɪt
To bring something into existence.
The students created a presentation about their project.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building a Lego castle. 'Create' means you're putting it together, making something that wasn't there before. It can be a drawing, a new game, or even a new recipe!
👶 For kids: To make something new.
More Examples
The software allows users to create custom reports.
The chef created a unique dish using exotic ingredients.
How It's Used
"The artist created a beautiful sculpture."
"The company created a new marketing campaign."
"Scientists created a new vaccine."
To cause something to happen or result.
kriˈeɪt
To cause something to happen or come about as a result of one's actions.
His decisions created a positive impact on the community.
💡 Simply: It's like when you tell a joke and it *creates* laughter! You make something happen because of what you do.
👶 For kids: To make something happen.
More Examples
Their partnership created a new market opportunity.
The poor weather conditions created a lot of challenges for the hikers.
How It's Used
"Her actions created a lot of conflict."
"The new law created opportunities for businesses."
Idioms & expressions
create a buzz
To generate excitement or interest, typically through publicity or word-of-mouth.
"The new product launch created a buzz in the tech industry."
From Middle English createn, from Latin creatus, past participle of creare ('to create'), from Proto-Indo-European *kʷrey- ('to create, make').
The word 'create' has been used since Middle English with the basic meaning of bringing something into being.
Memory tip
Think of "create" as the act of making something new, like an artist creating a painting.
Word Origin
"to create, make"