invent
US /ɪnˈvent/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
1.
inventare, creare
create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of
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Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell inventò il telefono.
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She likes to invent new recipes in her kitchen.
Le piace inventare nuove ricette nella sua cucina.
2.
inventare, fabbricare
make up (a story or excuse), especially so as to deceive
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He had to invent a plausible excuse for being late.
Ha dovuto inventare una scusa plausibile per il suo ritardo.
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Don't try to invent stories; just tell the truth.
Non cercare di inventare storie; dì solo la verità.