invent
verb
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
“excogitate a way to measure the speed of light”
concoct something artificial or untrue
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Invent meaning
What does “invent” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“invent” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.