No. 10,835 in Russian
выдумывать
To invent, make up, or fabricate.
In a sentence
Я часто выдумываю интересные истории.
I often make up interesting stories.
Here, 'выдумывать' means 'to make up' or 'invent', used to describe the act of creating fictional content.
Не нужно выдумывать оправдания, просто скажи правду.
You don't need to fabricate excuses, just tell the truth.
In this context, 'выдумывать' conveys the idea of fabricating or coming up with something to serve as an excuse.
Она выдумала идеальный план для отпуска.
She devised the perfect vacation plan.
The word 'выдумывать' in this sentence signifies the process of thinking creatively to devise or craft a plan.
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