1. to create or design something new that has never existed before
2. to make up or fabricate something false

Examples

• Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879.
• She invented a new type of solar panel for her science project.
• The Wright brothers invented the first successful airplane.
• Don’t invent excuses for being late to class.
• He invented a story about why he missed the meeting.
• Scientists are working to invent better batteries for electric cars.
• The child invented an imaginary friend to play with.