INVENT

/ɪnˈvɛnt/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 12

Scrabble letter values: I1N1V4E1N1T1 = 9

Definition

  1. verb come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort. — synonyms: contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge
  2. verb concoct something artificial or untrue. — synonyms: fabricate, manufacture, cook_up, make_up

Examples

  • “excogitate a way to measure the speed of light”
  • “After weeks of hard work, I invented a new way to alphabetize matchbooks.”
  • “I knew I had to invent an excuse, and quickly.”

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