in·vent 
/ɪnˈvɛnt/ verb
in·vents; in·vent·ed; in·ven·ting /ɪnˈvɛnt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to create or produce (something useful) for the first time
▪ Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. ▪ She is credited with inventing a procedure that has helped to save thousands of lives. ▪ invent a new word 2 : to create or make up (something, such as a story) in order to trick people
▪ She invented a clever excuse/story. ▪ We found out that he had invented the stories he told us about his military service.
▪ Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. ▪ She is credited with inventing a procedure that has helped to save thousands of lives. ▪ invent a new word
▪ She invented a clever excuse/story. ▪ We found out that he had invented the stories he told us about his military service.
— in·ven·tor /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ noun, plural in·ven·tors [count]
▪ Thomas Edison was a great inventor.
/ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ noun, plural in·ven·tors [count] ▪ Thomas Edison was a great inventor.
