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devise


I - noun
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

II - verb
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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