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Meaning of invent

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

invent

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈvɛnt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To design a new process or mechanism.

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

  2. To create something fictional for a particular purpose.

    Example: I knew I had to invent an excuse, and quickly.

    Synonyms:make up

  3. To come upon; to find; to discover.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/invent

Related words

deviseformulatecontriveexcogitatefabricatemanufacturemake upforge