Definition
to invent: to create, to fabricate, to make up
inventive: creative, inspired, thoughtful
Pronunciation examples
UK: I've invented a car which runs without petrol!
US: I don't believe you - you're always inventing stories.
- "That man invented emoji."
- "Invent a new language."
- "Be playful and inventive."
- "God : Yes I know Bernie, I invented the rules... Fine."
- "After all, they invented the French kiss and the French fry, two of the greatest contributions to modern society."
- "God : Yes, I know, Bernie, I invented the rules."
- ""Invent a false testimonial"."
- "Who invented Stickypedia, anyway?"
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