Invent | Mean of invent in English Dictionary

/ɪnˈvɛnt/

• Verb
• to create or produce (something useful) for the first time
1. Thomas Edison invented the phonograph.
2. She is credited with inventing a procedure that has helped to save thousands of lives.
3. invent a new word
• to create or make up (something, such as a story) in order to trick people
1. She invented a clever excuse/story.
2. We found out that he had invented the stories he told us about his military service.