Invent

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛnt/

Definitions of invent

verb to create or design something new, especially a product or process

Example Sentences

A1 She invented a new recipe for chocolate chip cookies.

A2 He invented a device that helps people with disabilities.

B1 The company is constantly inventing new technologies to stay ahead of the competition.

B2 The scientist invented a groundbreaking method for purifying water.

C1 The artist's unique style of painting has truly invented a new form of art.

C2 The inventor's revolutionary idea completely changed the way we communicate.

Examples of invent in a Sentence

formal The scientist was able to invent a new technology that revolutionized the industry.

informal My grandpa likes to invent new recipes in the kitchen.

slang I'm going to invent a new dance move for the party tonight.

figurative She could invent stories on the spot to entertain her friends.

Grammatical Forms of invent

• past tense: invented
• plural: invents
• comparative: more inventive
• superlative: most inventive
• present tense: invents
• future tense: will invent
• perfect tense: has invented
• continuous tense: is inventing
• singular: invent
• positive degree: inventive
• infinitive: to invent
• gerund: inventing
• participle: invented

Origin and Evolution of invent

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'invent' originated from the Latin word 'invenire', which means 'to find'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of discovering or finding something new, the meaning of 'invent' evolved over time to refer to creating or producing something new or original.