Synonyms of invert

invert

verb

in-ˈvərt 

as in to flip

to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing

if you invert the coin, there's a picture of a buffalo on the back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flip
• reverse
• turn over
• switch
• exchange
• shift
• transpose
• overturn
• interchange
• upset

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb invert contrast with its synonyms?

The words reverse and transpose are common synonyms of invert. While all three words mean "to change to the opposite position," invert applies chiefly to turning upside down or inside out.

the number 9 looks like an inverted 6

Where would reverse be a reasonable alternative to invert?

The words reverse and invert can be used in similar contexts, but reverse is the most general term and may imply change in order, side, direction, meaning.

reversed his position on the trade agreement

When is transpose a more appropriate choice than invert?

While in some cases nearly identical to invert, transpose implies a change in order or relative position of units often through exchange of position.

transposed the letters to form an anagram

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invert

But the Heartland rightly shows us that the metaphor is inverted—those on the margins of economic opportunity represent the vast middle, while coastal tech hubs, through their concentrated wealth, are in the minority and yet firmly in power. —Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025

But unlike cinnamon rolls, which typically have a sugary glaze or cream cheese frosting on top, sticky buns are usually inverted once baked so that a syrupy, caramel-like glaze that's studded with nutty pieces of pecan or walnuts will be on top and drip down into each bite. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025

No one in the film comments that the city’s population has inverted from one Iranian resident out of 200 to a ratio of 200 to one. —Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025

Step 10 Retrieve the cake from the freezer, then invert onto a platter (gently warm the bottom of the pan over low heat to release the cake if needed) and remove the parchment. —Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025