The difference between Create and Invent

When used as verbs, create means to bring into existence out of nothing, without the prior existence of the materials or elements used, whereas invent means to design a new process or mechanism.

Create is also adjective with the meaning: created, resulting from creation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Create and Invent

  1. Create as a verb (transitive):

    To bring into existence; To bring into existence out of nothing, without the prior existence of the materials or elements used. To make or produce from other (e.g. raw, unrefined or scattered) materials or combinable elements or ideas; to design or invest with a new form, shape, function, etc.

    Examples:

    "You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

    "Couturiers create exclusive garments for an affluent clientele."

  2. Create as a verb (transitive):

    To cause, to bring (a non-object) about by an action, behavior, or event, to occasion.

    Examples:

    "crop failures created food shortages and high prices''; ''his stubbornness created many difficulties"

    "A sudden chemical spill on the highway created a chain‐collision which created a record traffic jam."

  3. Create as a verb (transitive):

    To confer or invest with a rank or title of nobility, to appoint, ordain or constitute.

    Examples:

    "Henry VIII created him a Duke. Last month, the queen created two barons."

    "Under the concordate with Belgium, at least one Belgian clergyman must be created cardinal; by tradition, every archbishop of Mechelen is thus created a cardinal."

  4. Create as a verb (intransitive):

    To be or do something creative, imaginative, originative.

    Examples:

    "Children usually enjoy creating, never mind if it is of any use!"

  5. Create as a verb (intransitive, colloquial):

    To make a fuss, complain; to shout.

  1. Create as an adjective (obsolete):

    Created, resulting from creation.

  1. Invent as a verb:

    To design a new process or mechanism.

    Examples:

    "After weeks of hard work, I invented a new way to alphabetize matchbooks."

  2. Invent as a verb:

    To create something fictional for a particular purpose.

    Examples:

    "I knew I had to invent an excuse, and quickly."

    "We need a name to put in this form, so let's just invent one."

    "synonyms: make up"

  3. Invent as a verb (obsolete):

    To come upon; to find; to discover.

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