to cause to come into being, as something unique that would not naturally evolve or that is not made by ordinary processes.

to evolve from one's own thought or imagination, as a work of art or an invention.

Theater . to perform (a role) for the first time or in the first production of a play.

to make by investing with new rank or by designating; constitute; appoint

to create a peer.

to be the cause or occasion of; give rise to

The announcement created confusion.

to cause to happen; bring about; arrange, as by intention or design

to create a revolution; to create an opportunity to ask for a raise.

to do something creative or constructive.

British . to make a fuss.

Archaic . created.

verb

destroy , ruin

verb

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