Definition: The verb "invent" means to create or design something new that has not existed before. This can be a physical object, like a machine, or an idea, such as a story or theory.
Although "invent" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs, you can use similar expressions: - "Think outside the box": This means to think creatively or differently, which is often necessary when inventing. - "Come up with": This phrase can be used to describe the act of inventing an idea or plan. - Example: She came up with an innovative solution to the problem.
To "invent" is to create something new, whether it's a physical object or an idea. Remember, it can also refer to making up stories or explanations.