What does invent mean?
Invent means To design a new process or mechanism..
Invent
/ɪnˈvɛnt/ · verb
Meaning
To design a new process or mechanism..
Definitions by Sense
- To design a new process or mechanism.
- To create something fictional for a particular purpose.
- (obsolete) To come upon; to find; to discover.
Example Sentences
After weeks of hard work, I invented a new way to alphabetize matchbooks.
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.
Far off he wonders, what them makes so glad, / If Bacchus merry fruit they did inuent [...].
Synonyms for invent
Antonyms for invent
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Word Forms
- invents
- inventing
- invented
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- glossary
- invent
- inventest
- inventedst
- inventeth
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for invent?
Common synonyms include fangle, conceive, make up, manufacture.
What is the opposite of invent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use invent in a sentence?
After weeks of hard work, I invented a new way to alphabetize matchbooks.
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