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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.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEVISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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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?

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEVISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    DEVISE meaning: 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.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEVISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › deviseDevise - definition of devise by The Free Dictionary

    Define devise. devise synonyms, devise pronunciation, devise translation, English dictionary definition of devise. contrive, plan, or elaborate; form a plan; prepare: He will devise a way to get your money.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › deviseDevise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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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    Devise Definition. dĭ-vīz. devised, devises, devising. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Verb. Noun. Filter. verb. devised, devises, devising. To work out or create (something) by thinking; contrive; plan; invent. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To bequeath (real property) by a will.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdevise verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDEVISE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    DEVISE definition: to design or invent something such as a system, plan, or piece of equipment. Learn more.