invent
Pronunciation
Verb
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
To create something completely new that didn't exist before, using imagination and skill.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
devise
create
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Alexander Graham Bell is credited with _____ the telephone."
Answer: invent
In your own words, what does "invent" mean?
To create something completely new that didn't exist before, using imagination and skill.
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