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- Dictionaryde·vise/dəˈvīz/
verb
- 1. plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought: "a training program should be devised"
- 2. leave (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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Learn the meaning, history, and usage of the word devise, which can be a verb or a noun. Devise can mean to invent, plan, or give property by will, especially real property.
Devise means to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination. It can also mean to leave someone money or property in a will. See how to use devise in different contexts and languages.
Devise means to contrive, plan, or elaborate, or to assign or transmit property by will. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of devise with examples from various sources.
Devise means to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination. It can also mean to leave someone money or property in a will. See how to use devise in different contexts and languages.
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.
Devise means to work out, plan, or invent something in your mind, or to dispose of property by will. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of devise as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples. Devise can mean to plan, invent, or bequeath something by will.
