invented

[ɪnˈvɛntɪd]

invented Definition

created or designed something that did not exist before.

Using invented: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "invented" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.

• Example

  Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.

• Example

  The story was invented by the author.

• Example

  She invented a new recipe for the cake.

invented Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for invented

• devised
• conceived
• created
• innovated
• developed

Antonyms for invented

• destroyed
• abolished

Phrases with invented

• invent oneself

  to create or fashion a new identity or persona for oneself

  Example

  After moving to the city, she reinvented herself as a successful businesswoman.

• invent the wheel

  to waste time and effort trying to do something that has already been done before

  Example

  Don't try to invent the wheel, just follow the instructions and assemble the furniture.

• invent a story

  to make up a story that is not true

  Example

  He invented a story about being late because his car broke down.

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Summary: invented in Brief

The verb 'invented' [ɪnˈvɛntɪd] means to create or design something that did not exist before. It can refer to physical objects like the light bulb or the telephone, or to creative works like stories or recipes. 'Invent' also appears in phrases like 'invent oneself,' meaning to create a new identity, and 'invent the wheel,' meaning to waste time on something that's already been done.