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
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.
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The brand that invented the nap dress is offering a sweet discount for the 4th: 20% off select styles, including many that are already on sale.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 July 2025
Despite the wheel’s immeasurable impact, no one is certain as to who invented it, or when and where it was first conceived.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
The United States can no longer rest on its reputation as the country that invents the future but must build the infrastructure and deploy the technologies to deliver that future.
—Damien Ma, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025
Many of the most promising companies today aren’t inventing brand-new ideas.
—Crystal Gilmore, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 July 2025
Despite the wheel’s immeasurable impact, no one is certain as to who invented it, or when and where it was first conceived.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
The United States can no longer rest on its reputation as the country that invents the future but must build the infrastructure and deploy the technologies to deliver that future.
—Damien Ma, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025
Many of the most promising companies today aren’t inventing brand-new ideas.
—Crystal Gilmore, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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. 2025.
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