INVENT


Meaning of INVENT in English

v.tr. 1 create by thought, devise; originate (a new method, an instrument, etc.). 2 concoct (a false story etc.). inventable adj.

[ ME, = discover, f. L invenire invent- find, contrive (as IN-(2), venire vent- come) ]

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