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

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

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

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

  8. 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.

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

  10. devise meaning, definition, what is devise: to plan or invent a new way of doing som...: Learn more.

  11. 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. synonyms: contrive, excogitate, forge, formulate, invent.