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Verbs of Mental Processes - Verbs for Innovation and Creation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to innovation and creation such as "invent", "concoct", and "design".

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Categorized English Verbs Denoting Mental Processes
to coin
to coin
[Verb]

to create a new word, phrase, or expression

Ex: The scientist coined a term to describe the unique behavior observed in the experiment. 
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to improvise

to create or make something using whatever materials or resources are available

Ex: When the power went out, she had to improvise a flashlight using her phone. 
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to innovate

to introduce new ideas, methods, or products to improve or change the current way of doing things

Ex: Tech companies continually innovate to bring cutting-edge products to the market. 
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to devise
to devise
[Verb]

to design or invent a new thing or method after much thinking

Ex: The engineer devised a groundbreaking solution to the complex engineering problem. 
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination. 
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to patent
to patent
[Verb]

to obtain legal ownership and protection for an invention or innovation

Ex: After years of hard work, the scientist was finally able to patent her novel medical discovery. 
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to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: Many entrepreneurs aspire to create successful businesses. 
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to design
to design
[Verb]

to imagine, think about, or plan something mentally

Ex: Before starting the project, he designed the workflow in his head. 
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to engineer

to design, build, or plan something systematically and skillfully, especially using scientific principles and technical knowledge

Ex: Civil engineers are responsible for engineering structures such as bridges and highways. 
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to contrive

to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

Ex: The detective contrived a clever plan to solve the mysterious case. 
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to formulate

to thoughtfully prepare or create something, paying close attention to its details

Ex: The scientist spent months formulating a precise hypothesis for the experiment. 
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to conceive

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

Ex: The architect conceived a visionary design for the futuristic building. 
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to come up with

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: By the end of the month, I will have come up with a detailed proposal. 
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to think up

to generate ideas or concepts, often in a creative manner

Ex: Can you think up a catchy slogan for our new product? 
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to cook up

to make up something that is not true, like a story or excuse

Ex: He tried to cook up an excuse for being late to the meeting. 
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to concoct

to create something, especially using imagination or clever thinking

Ex: She concocted a clever method to organize her notes that others soon adopted. 
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to dream up

to come up with a creative idea, plan, or solution

Ex: In the brainstorming session, the team was encouraged to dream up innovative concepts for the project. 
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to hit on
to hit on
[Verb]

to suddenly have an amazing idea

Ex: She hit on a brilliant solution to the problem while taking a shower. 
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to conceptualize

to form an idea or concept in the mind by combining existing ideas or information

Ex: The artist was able to conceptualize a unique painting by blending various artistic influences. 
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