Collocations for "invent"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "invent" in context.
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invent
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- [who, he] invented the [internet, light bulb, steam engine]
- invented [radio, television, steam power]
- a [scientist, engineer, student] invented (it)
- invented by a [scientist]
- was [said, thought, claimed] to have invented
- is credited with inventing
- invent [a new, an easier, a better, a healthier] way (to)
- invent new [ways, concepts, products, gadgets]
- invent new [ways] to [buy, sell, offer, promote, service, convenience]
- was invented to [improve, help, combat, ensure, provide, clean]
- [first, previously] invented in [1850, France]
- invent [an excuse, an alibi, a reason, a story]
'invent' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):