verb

create

to make something new, to bring into existence, to cause

She likes to create new recipes.

She likes to create new recipes.

The new policy created some confusion.

The new policy created some confusion.

((sth.)) to make or produce (sth.) She likes to create new recipes.

Synonyms: make, produce, generate; Antonyms: destroy, demolish

From Latin 'creare', meaning 'to make, bring forth, produce'.

Think of being 'creative' – you 'create' things. The word itself sounds like making something from scratch.

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