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English

creates

|cre/ates|

B1

/kriˈeɪts/

(create)

ability to create

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverbAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'create' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'creare,' where 'creare' meant 'to make, bring forth, produce.'

Historical Evolution

'creare' transformed into the Old French word 'creer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'create' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make or produce something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to bring something into existence.

She creates beautiful paintings.

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Verb 2

third person singular form of 'create'.

He creates a new design every week.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45