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Noun devise has 2 senses
- devise - a will disposing of real property
--1 is a kind of will, testament
- devise - (law) a gift of real property by will
--2 is a kind of gift; inheritance, heritage
Verb devise has 3 senses
- invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge - come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or priciple) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
--1 is one way to create by mental act, create mentally
Sample sentence:
Did he devise his major works over a short period of time?
- organize, organise, prepare, devise, get up, machinate - arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
--2 is one way to initiate, pioneer
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
- devise - give by will, especially real property
--3 is one way to bequeath, will, leave
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
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