/ kriˈeɪt; NAmE / verb
1.
[ vn ] to make sth happen or exist :
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created.
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth.
The government plans to create more jobs for young people.
Create a new directory and put all your files into it.
Try this new dish, created by our head chef.
➡ note at make
2.
[ vn ] to produce a particular feeling or impression :
The company is trying to create a young energetic image.
The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion.
They've painted it red to create a feeling of warmth.
3.
to give sb a particular rank or title :
[ vn ]
The government has created eight new peers.
[ vn - n ]
He was created a baronet in 1715.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English (in the sense form out of nothing , used of a divine or supernatural being): from Latin creat- produced, from the verb creare .