devise

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

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

3 senses across 1 framework

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

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