This is the 15610th most frequent Russian word.
придумывать
To invent, come up with, or think up.
Here, 'придумывать' means 'to come up with' or 'to invent' in a creative or intellectual context.
Я всегда придумываю новые идеи для своих проектов.
I always come up with new ideas for my projects.
In this context, 'придумывать' means 'to make up' as in to fabricate or create something fictitious.
Он часто придумывает оправдания, чтобы не делать домашнюю работу.
He often makes up excuses to avoid doing homework.
Here, 'придумывать' refers to 'to devise' or 'to conceive', emphasizing planning or organizing something.