creating
English meaning: Creating
Definition
To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)
Example
“You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red.”
Another example: “By cutting the trees, they were creating problems for local wildlife.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Present participle of 'create', used as a verb and gerund for bringing something into existence; neutral and very common in art, business and everyday speech ('creating jobs', 'creating problems'). Note the spelling keeps the final 'e' dropped: creating.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'creare' (to make, bring forth), entering English in the 14th century; the present participle is formed regularly.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- creating jobs
- creating opportunities
- creating problems
- creating awareness
- creating content
- creating a buzz
Word Forms
create (v); creates; created; creating; creation (n); creative (adj); creator (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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