Difference in meaning between create/make/have impact

Came across "create a great impact" today, and I have never seen "impact" used with "create" (as far as I can remember).

Is there a difference in meaning and usage between:

1. create an impact
2. have an impact
3. make an impact

Solution 1:

I've seen all three used in exactly the same context (sometimes in the same presentations- apparently some people think that's valid vocabulary variation), so while there may be some slight connotative difference due to connotative differences between the first word of each phrase, even these are pretty slim. I'd say the end answer to your question is "no."

Solution 2:

To me, all 3 are acceptable, the main difference being the intention of the actor. "Create" connotes the actor's novel intention to have some new impact not previously had. "Have" implies a more passive intent where the impact arguably may have been more consequential than purposeful. "Make" is a more active verb than "have," conveying a more purposeful intent for the impact desired.