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
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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
Conventions were invented to fight over nominations.
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
It was invented in 1988 at a street cart specializing in bagels with cream cheese.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The Sheen family had amassed wealth through a sealant invented for cemetery vaults and through his relatives, Joe Sr. was able to live an affluent lifestyle.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Some were outright harsh, with videos inventing the singer's reaction, laughing at him or faking tears.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
It was invented in 1988 at a street cart specializing in bagels with cream cheese.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
The Sheen family had amassed wealth through a sealant invented for cemetery vaults and through his relatives, Joe Sr. was able to live an affluent lifestyle.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Some were outright harsh, with videos inventing the singer's reaction, laughing at him or faking tears.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for invent
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“Invent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invent. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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