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Definition create in British English

create verb

[transitive] verb
/kriˈeɪt/
1

to make something new or original that did not exist before

Example

How do I create a new file?

Example

In the last week, 170 new jobs have been created.

Example

the story of how God created the world

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1.1

to cause a situation, feeling, or problem to exist

Example

His comments have created a lot of confusion.

Example

The main road was closed, creating traffic problems.

Example

I really wanted to create a good impression at the start of the interview.

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1.2

to make something such as a work of art

Example

The choreographers had to create a whole new ballet.

Example

These hairstyles were created by 'Toni and Guy'.

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2

to officially give someone a title

Example

De Burgh was created a marquess in 1825.

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Definition create in British English