invent
US /ɪnˈvent/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
1.
inventar, criar
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 inventou o telefone.
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She likes to invent new recipes in her kitchen.
Ela gosta de inventar novas receitas em sua cozinha.
2.
inventar, fabricar
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.
Ele teve que inventar uma desculpa plausível para o atraso.
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Don't try to invent stories; just tell the truth.
Não tente inventar histórias; apenas diga a verdade.