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- Dictionarydevise/dɪˈvʌɪz/
verb
- 1. plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought: "a training programme should be devised"
- 2. leave (something, especially 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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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.
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 definition: to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas. See examples of DEVISE used in a sentence.
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.
Devise is a verb that means to invent something new or a new way of doing something. Learn how to use it in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.
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.
