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Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary
devise
1. a will disposing of real property • Hypernyms: will, testament 2. (law) a gift of real property by will • Topics: law, jurisprudence • Hypernyms: gift, inheritance, heritage
1. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort (Freq. 14) - excogitate a way to measure the speed of light • Syn: invent, contrive, excogitate, formulate, forge • Derivationally related forms: formula (for: formulate), formulation (for: formulate), excogitation (for: excogitate), excogitator (for: excogitate), deviser, devising, devisal, contrivance (for: contrive), inventive (for: invent), invention (for: invent), inventor (for: invent) • Hypernyms: create by mental act, create mentally • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something - Did he devise his major works over a short period of time? 2. arrange by systematic planning and united effort (Freq. 1) - machinate a plot - organize a strike - devise a plan to take over the director's office • Syn: organize, organise, prepare, get up, machinate • Derivationally related forms: machination (for: machinate), deviser, devising, preparative (for: prepare), organisation (for: organise), organization (for: organize) • Hypernyms: initiate, pioneer • Hyponyms: mount, put on, lay, set up, sandwich, spatchcock, embattle • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something 3. give by will, especially real property • Derivationally related forms: devisee • Hypernyms: bequeath, will, leave • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something
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