create

create
cre|ate [ kri`eıt ] verb transitive ***
1. ) to make something new or original that did not exist before:
How do I create a new file?
In the last week, 170 new jobs have been created.
the story of how God created the world
newly/specially/recently etc. created: the newly created post of general secretary
a ) to cause a situation, feeling, or problem to exist:
Soft music creates a relaxing atmosphere.
His comments have created a lot of confusion.
The main road was closed, creating traffic problems.
create an impression (=make someone think about you in a particular way): I really wanted to create a good impression at the start of the interview.
b ) to make something such as a work of art:
The choreographers had to create a whole new ballet.
These hairstyles were created by Toni and Guy.
2. ) to officially give someone a title:
create someone something: De Burgh was created a marquess in 1825.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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