A1 verb Neutral #143 most common

create

/kriˈeɪt/

To bring something new into existence or to make something happen using your imagination or skills. It involves producing something that did not exist before, such as a work of art, a solution, or a digital file.

Examples

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1

I want to create a photo album for my family.

I want to make a photo album for my family.

2

The committee aims to create a more inclusive environment.

The committee aims to establish a more inclusive environment.

3

Let's create a cool playlist for the party tonight!

Let's make a cool playlist for the party tonight!

Word Family

Noun
creation
Verb
create
Adverb
creatively
Adjective
creative
Related
creator
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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Cradle'—just as a cradle holds a new baby, 'create' is used for bringing something brand new into the world.

Quick Quiz

The artist wants to ___ a beautiful sculpture from the clay.

Correct!

The correct answer is: create

Examples

1

I want to create a photo album for my family.

everyday

I want to make a photo album for my family.

2

The committee aims to create a more inclusive environment.

formal

The committee aims to establish a more inclusive environment.

3

Let's create a cool playlist for the party tonight!

informal

Let's make a cool playlist for the party tonight!

4

The experiment was designed to create a specific chemical reaction.

academic

The experiment was designed to produce a specific chemical reaction.

5

Our company needs to create a new marketing strategy.

business

Our company needs to develop a new marketing strategy.

Word Family

Noun
creation
Verb
create
Adverb
creatively
Adjective
creative
Related
creator

Common Collocations

create a website to build a site on the internet
create an account to sign up for a service
create problems to cause difficulties
create an atmosphere to build a specific feeling in a place
create a masterpiece to make a great work of art

Common Phrases

create a stir

to cause excitement or shock

create a scene

to behave loudly or disruptively in public

create a vacuum

to leave a space that needs to be filled

Often Confused With

create vs make

'Make' is more general and often refers to physical construction, while 'create' implies more originality or artistic effort.

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Usage Notes

Use 'create' when you want to sound more professional or when the action involves a high degree of imagination. It is a transitive verb, meaning it usually requires a direct object.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'create' for simple tasks like cooking ('create a sandwich'), where 'make' is much more natural.

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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Cradle'—just as a cradle holds a new baby, 'create' is used for bringing something brand new into the world.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'creatus', the past participle of 'creare', which means 'to bring forth, produce, or cause to grow'.

Grammar Patterns

Transitive verb: S + create + Object (e.g., He created a song). Regular verb: created (past), creating (present participle).
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Cultural Context

In modern digital culture, 'creators' refers specifically to individuals who produce content for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.

Quick Quiz

The artist wants to ___ a beautiful sculpture from the clay.

Correct!

The correct answer is: create

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