invent

UK
/ɪnˈvɛnt/
US
/ɪnˈvɛnt/

Translations

inventverb
invented
Past Simple
invented
Past Participle
inventing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈvɛnt/
US
/ɪnˈvɛnt/
He wanted to invent a new type of engine.
Он хотел изобрести новый тип двигателя.
She likes to invent stories for her children.
Она любит придумывать истории для своих детей.

Definitions

inventverb
To create or design something that has not existed before.
She invented a new type of solar panel that is more efficient.
To make up a story or explanation that is not true.
He invented an excuse for being late to the meeting.