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   devise

   /dɪˈvʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought: "a training programme should be devised"
   • 2. leave (something, especially real estate) to someone by the terms of a will.

   noun

   • 1. a clause in a will leaving something, especially real estate, to someone.

   Word Origin Middle English: the verb from Old French deviser, from Latin divis- ‘divided’, from the verb dividere (this sense being reflected in the original English sense of the verb); the noun is a variant of device (in the early sense ‘will, desire’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. devisable adjective
   • 2. deviser noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   The meaning of DEVISE is to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent. How to use devise in a sentence. Did you know?

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   DEVISE definition: 1. to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   Devise definition: to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas. See examples of DEVISE used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of devise. verb. arrange by systematic planning and united effort. “ devise a plan to take over the director's office”. synonyms: get up, machinate, organise, organize, prepare. see more. verb. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.

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   Definition of devise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   devise. 5 meanings: 1. to work out, contrive, or plan (something) in one's mind 2. law to dispose of (property, esp real property) by.... Click for more definitions.

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   A complete guide to the word "DEVISE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    Jul 15, 2024 · devise (third-person singular simple present devises, present participle devising, simple past and past participle devised) ( transitive) To use one’s intellect to plan or design (something). to devise an argument; to devise a machine, or a new system of writing.

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    Devise definition: To form, plan, or arrange in the mind; design or contrive.