Invent

Quick meaning: Invent is a verb meaning To design a new process or mechanism.

Meaning

To design a new process or mechanism.

More Meanings

1. To create something fictional for a particular purpose.
2. (obsolete) To come upon; to find; to discover.

Example Sentences

Accurſt be he that firſt inuented war

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.

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

Word Forms

• invents
• inventing
• invented
• inventest
• inventedst
• inventeth

Synonyms for invent

Depending on context, synonyms include fangle, conceive, make up, manufacture, spin, contrive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include devise, formulate, contrive, excogitate, fabricate, manufacture.

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