devise

verbid 146·updated Jun 3, 2026

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plan or invent a new method, procedure, or solution through creative thinking

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14 surface forms

synonym: contriveexcogitateforgeformulateget upinventmachinateorganiseorganizeprepare
pasttense: devised
presentparticiple: devising
thirdpersonsingular: devises
pastparticiple: devised

4 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →

§1: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
§2: arrange by systematic planning and united effort
§3: give by will, especially real property

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: plan or invent a new method, procedure, or solution through creative thinking
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