invent

inventare

Creare o progettare un nuovo tipo di oggetto, metodo o procedimento.

In inglese semplice: To create or design a new kind of object, method, or process.

• She invented a new game.
• Who invented this machine?
• Scientists are inventing better ways to store energy.

Sinonimi: create, devise, develop

Espressioni comuni: invent a machine, invent something new, invent a method

inventare

Creare una storia, una scusa o un’altra cosa immaginaria per uno scopo preciso.

In inglese semplice: To make up a story, reason, or other imagined thing for a particular purpose.

• He invented an excuse.
• Did you invent that story?
• The writer invented a whole family for her novel.

Sinonimi: make up, fabricate, concoct

Espressioni comuni: invent an excuse, invent a story, invent a character