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Learn to pronounce de·vise

/dəˈvīz/
verb
  1. plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.
    "a training program should be devised"
    synonyms: conceive, think up, come up with, dream up, draw up, work out, form, formulate, concoct, design, frame, invent, coin, originate, compose, construct, fabricate, create, produce, put together, make up, develop, evolve, discover, hit on, hatch, cook up, contrive
  2. leave (real estate) to someone by the terms of a will.

6 days ago · 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.
Oct 2, 2024 · devise | American Dictionary to invent something, esp. with intelligence or imagination: He devised a new way to treat mental depression. The committee is ...
3 days ago · devise in American English · 1. to work out or create (something) by thinking; contrive; plan; invent · 2. Law. to bequeath (real property) by will · 3. Archaic.
6 days ago · to invent something new or a new way of doing something. synonym think up. Extra Examples Scientists have devised a method of recycling the contaminated oil.
6 days ago · Synonyms for DEVISE: concoct, invent, construct, design, produce, manufacture, contrive, come up with; Antonyms of DEVISE: reproduce, replicate, imitate, ...
7 hours ago · Meaning of devising in English ... to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination: He's good at devising language games ...
Jun 15, 2024 · There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective devised. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
Jun 15, 2024 · There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun devising, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...
Dec 12, 2023 · Examples: 1. The team had to devise a plan to fix the broken machine. 2. He devised a new way to solve the puzzle quickly. 3. The professor devised a unique ...
3 days ago · Definition of 'devise' devise. (dɪvaɪz ) verb. If you devise a plan, system, or machine, you have the idea for it and design it.