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created

/krɪˈeɪtɪd/
verb★Beginner
general

To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new

The artist created a stunning sculpture from recycled materials.

The artist made a sculpture using old materials.

God created the heavens and the earth.

This refers to the act of bringing the universe into existence.

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Can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Collocations

create a messto make a disorderly or chaotic situationcreate an opportunityto make a chance for something to happencreate a stirto cause excitement or controversy

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Related Phrases

create a buzzphrase
to generate excitement or interest
create a stirphrase
to cause excitement or controversy

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Created' is often used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in business, art, and everyday life.

⚡Gold Rule

Past Tense

'Created' is the past tense and past participle of 'create'.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'createn', from Old French 'creer', from Latin 'creare' meaning 'to produce, beget'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in both literal and metaphorical senses. Can refer to physical creation or abstract ideas.

Word Breakdown

creat
to bring into being
root
+
-ed
past tense or past participle
suffix
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