invented

Verb

• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
• make up something artificial or untrue
• simple past and past participle of invent

Adj

• fictional, made up, imaginary.

Examples

• The invented alibi didn't stand up long.

Synonyms

contrive, cook up, devise, excogitate, fabricate, forge, formulate, invent, make up, manufacture