invented; inventing; invents
1
: to produce (something, such as a useful device or process) for the first time through the use of the imagination or of ingenious thinking and experiment
2
: to devise by thinking : fabricate
Synonyms
Examples of invent in a Sentence
Thomas Edison invented the phonograph.
She is credited with inventing a procedure that has helped to save thousands of lives.
She invented a clever excuse.
We found out that he had invented the stories he told us about his military service.
Recent Examples on the Web
Tesla practically invented the concept of the connected Software Defined Vehicle, and the functionality available remains class leading.
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James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Because these trails are on existing pathways that involve route connecting, pretty much anyone can invent an Instant Urban Trail.
—Miles Howard, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
California Tooth decay still plagues California kids nearly a decade after Medi-Cal promised change
Sept. 17, 2024
But brands have invented a whole new, lucrative category of toddler foods, from pouches and teething crackers to bars and puffs, Fleming-Milici said.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
The Weight of Lies In 1995, Julie Lane and Daniel Wegner, psychologists at the University of Virginia, invented a secret: the word mountain.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
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James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Because these trails are on existing pathways that involve route connecting, pretty much anyone can invent an Instant Urban Trail.
—Miles Howard, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
California Tooth decay still plagues California kids nearly a decade after Medi-Cal promised change
Sept. 17, 2024
But brands have invented a whole new, lucrative category of toddler foods, from pouches and teething crackers to bars and puffs, Fleming-Milici said.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
The Weight of Lies In 1995, Julie Lane and Daniel Wegner, psychologists at the University of Virginia, invented a secret: the word mountain.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Invent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invent. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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