Invent and Start

Invent

Invent verb - To create or think of by clever use of the imagination.

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Start and invent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Start" instead a verb "Invent".

Start verb - To be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of.

Usage example: started the impressionist movement in art

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Invent and start are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Invent" instead a verb "Start".

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

character	invent character	start character
fire	invent fire	start fire
life	invent life	start life
process	invent process	start process
Other words: way, plan, world, game, story, engine, games.

Science Is Bad: Any Glitch who, through another glitch, becomes aware of their backwards technology will invariably start to invent more advanced technology.

Source: Video Game / Starbound
Jon from Delocated is constantly trying to invent new words and having other start to use them.

Source: The Catch Phrase Catches On
Office Sports: Jeff and Adam invent a sport called Mannequin Head Ball when they have to clean out an old clothing store Audrey wants to use to start a business.

Source: Series / Rules of Engagement

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