invent

transitive-verb
UK: /ɪnˈvent/
US: /ɪnˈvent/

  1. To create or design something that has not existed before.

    1. I want to invent a new toy for my cat.
    2. She hopes to invent a device that will help people communicate better.

  2. To create a new product, system, or process.

    1. He likes to invent new games for children.
    2. The company plans to invent a better way to recycle plastic waste.

  3. To fabricate or make up (a story or excuse).

    1. Did he invent that story about the dog?
    2. She had to invent a reason for being late to the meeting again.

Synonyms

create design devise originate discover concoct formulate imagine
invent intransitive-verb

  1. To create something new or devise a novel process or device.

    1. He likes to invent in his spare time.
    2. Many great scientists invent to solve the world's problems every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "invent" in English means: To create or design something that has not existed before., To create a new product, system, or process., To fabricate or make up (a story or excuse)..

The phonetic transcription of "invent" is /ɪnˈvent/ in British English and /ɪnˈvent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "invent": create, design, devise, originate, discover, concoct, formulate, imagine.

Example usage of "invent": "I want to invent a new toy for my cat.". More examples on the page.