invent
Translation
to invent, to devise, to make up
Examples
Who invented the telephone?
Who invented the telephone?
He invented a clever excuse for being late.
He invented a clever excuse for being late.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to create or design (sth.) new Who invented the telephone?
Similar Words
Synonyms: create, devise, formulate; Antonyms: copy, imitate
Etymology
From Latin 'invenire' meaning 'to find' or 'come upon' (in- 'upon' + venire 'to come').
Memory Tips
Think of 'venturing in' to your mind to find a new idea.