Word Type

Verb

The word "invent" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

coinvent disinvent innovent inventable inventful inventible not invented here outinvent uninvent why God invented

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

concoct create by mental act create mentally dream up hatch think of think up

Manner Of

create by mental act

Related Terms

discover invented invention inventive inventor inventory reinvent

Related Terms

come upon invented invention inventive inventor inventory reinvent

Synonym Network

contrive discover fabricate fangle originate

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