To invent means to make something new that no one made before. People invent things to solve problems or make life better.
Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.
She invented a new game for children.
Invent also means to say something that is not true. People invent stories or excuses to explain something or to hide the truth.
He invented a story to avoid trouble.
She invented an excuse for being late.
To invent a word means to make a new word that others did not use before. People sometimes invent new words to describe new things or ideas.
She invented a new word for the feeling.
They invented a name for their team.
Invent can mean to create false information or data. People sometimes do this to trick others or to get an advantage.
He invented data to win the argument.
The report was invented by the company.
Invent can mean to create something new in arts or music by using your ideas. This means making new styles, stories, or songs that no one made before.
He invented a new style of music.
The artist invented a unique painting style.
Invent can also mean to find a new way or method to do something better or easier. This means creating a new process no one used before.
They invented a new way to clean water.
Scientists invented a process to save energy.