invents

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to design and/or create something that has never been made before:

The first safety razor was invented by company founder King C. Gillette in 1903.

to create a reason, excuse, story, etc. that is not true, usually to deceive someone:

But I didn't invent the story - everything I told you is true.

to design or create something that did not exist before:

Gutenberg invented movable type in the 15th century.

To invent is also to create a story or explanation which is not true:

I don’t know what I really saw and what I’ve invented.

to design or create something which has never been made or has never existed before:

One of the surest ways to make money in the stock market is to find a company that invents a new drug.

The World Wide Web was invented in 1989.

to create a reason, excuse, etc. which is not true in order to deceive someone:

Managers often invent an explanation for their actions.