invent
US /ɪnˈvent/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
1.
mencipta, mereka
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 mencipta telefon.
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She likes to invent new recipes in her kitchen.
Dia suka mencipta resipi baru di dapurnya.
2.
mencipta, mengada-adakan
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.
Dia terpaksa mencipta alasan yang munasabah kerana lewat.
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Don't try to invent stories; just tell the truth.
Jangan cuba mencipta cerita; beritahu sahaja kebenaran.