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devise

/ devise /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(law) a gift of real property by will
Type of:
inheritance heritage gift
Domain:
law jurisprudence
noun Sense 2
a will disposing of real property
Type of:
will testament
verb Sense 3
give by will, especially real property
Type of:
bequeath will leave
Derived:
devisee
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 4
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or priciple) after a mental effort
"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
Type of:
create by mental act create mentally
Derived:
formula conceptualization conceptualisation formulation invention
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 5
arrange by systematic planning and united effort
"machinate a plot"
"organize a strike"
"devise a plan to take over the director''s office"
Type of:
initiate pioneer
Kinds of:
mount put on lay set up sandwich
Derived:
intrigue machination planner contriver deviser
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Semantic Complexity
67%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
28
Times Searched
3
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