invent

Definition

  • v. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

Word forms

Past participle
invented
Past tense
invented
Present participle
inventing
Third person singular
invents

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    Thomas Edison invented the light bulb to help people see in the dark.

  2. n.

    The new smartphone model features an invented technology that improves battery life.