What part of speech is “create”

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Verb

a verb is a word that describes an action or state of being. In this case, 'create' is an action verb that refers to an act of making or producing something. It can be either transitive or intransitive.

when used transitively, 'create' is followed by an object that denotes a thing or outcome being produced as a result of the action. Example 'She created an incredible painting.' When used intransitively, it is not followed by an object but instead can feature an adverb to describe the manner in which something was created. Example 'She created effusively.' When used in a sentence, 'create' must agree with the subject of the verb. Depending on the context, the verb may appear alone or with other verbs in a phrasal verb or verb phrase. In English literature, 'create' can often be used to emphasize the complexity or majesty of a thing. Example 'God created the heavens and the earth.'

1. She created a beautiful oasis in her backyard.

2. He created a mess when he knocked over the vase.

3. The city created an ordinance to protect the environment.

when 'create' is used as a transitive verb, be sure to include an appropriate direct object. Failing to do so can lead to an incomplete or unclear sentence meaning. Example 'He created' (what?) Be aware of the tense of 'create.' Its correct form will depend on the context of the sentence and time frame. Example 'He created a masterpiece' (Past) vs 'He is creating a masterpiece' (Present)

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