/kriˈeɪt/

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Meaning

To make something new that did not exist before.

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Word origin

From Latin creare, meaning to bring forth or produce, which came into English through Old French.

Origin
Latin
Root
creare
English cognates
creature, creation

Grammar

Verb typeregular (create, creates, created)

Examples

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"Create" means to make something new.

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"Creates" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Created" is the past form of "create".

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 1: create, weapon, camera and 7 more words.