/ɪnˈvent/

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Meaning

To make or think of something completely new for the first time.

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Word origin

From Latin invenire, meaning to come upon or find out.

Origin
Latin
Root
invenire

Grammar

Verb typeregular (invent, invents, invented)

Examples

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Here "invent" means to make something new for the first time.

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"Invented" is the past form of "invent".

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"Invents" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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This word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 8: invent, production, slap and 7 more words.