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invent in WordNet English dictionary
verb
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
invent
contrive
devise
excogitate
formulate
forge
make up something artificial or untrue
fabricate
manufacture
cook up
make up
invent
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