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| coin |
to invent or make up. [1/3 definitions] |
| concoct |
to make up out of one's imagination; invent. [1/2 definitions] |
| contrive |
to plan in a clever way; invent. |
| cook up |
(informal) to make up or invent a story; devise. |
| creativity |
the ability to make or invent something original or imaginative. |
| devise |
to invent or think out. |
| forge1 |
to invent or imitate in order to deceive. [1/5 definitions] |
| make up |
to invent (a story, excuse, or the like) using one's mind. [1/4 definitions] |
| manufacture |
to invent; make up. [1/3 definitions] |
| think of |
to use the mind to invent (an example, excuse, idea, suggestion, or the like); think up. [1/3 definitions] |
| think up |
to use the mind to invent (a story, excuse, or the like). |
| vivid |
able to invent or form strong, clear images. [1/2 definitions] |
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