CEFR A2

invent

verb

Meaning

To create or design something that has not existed before.

Examples

She hopes to invent a new type of sustainable energy.
He invented a clever device to open stubborn jars.

Synonyms: make up, devise, originate, create

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invent (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvent/

Definition

To create or design something that has not existed before.

Examples

She hopes to invent a new type of sustainable energy.
He invented a clever device to open stubborn jars.
The company is known for its ability to invent groundbreaking technologies.

How to Use invent

invent something (collocation): To create or design something new. — "The team worked hard to invent a new software."
invent a story/excuse (collocation): To make up a false narrative. — "He had to invent a story to explain his absence."

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