devise

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

Think of a plan or create something new.

Meaning of «devise»

verb

think of a plan or create something new

Engineers must devise a plan to fix the bridge.

Translation

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«devise» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

make something new that did not exist

createthe general word for making something newShe likes to create beautiful pictures.

inventmake something new for the first timeWho invented the telephone?

deviseformalthink of a clever plan or way to do itThey devised a plan to save water.

to think out how to do or make something

planthink about what to do and howWe plan to visit Spain next summer.

designdecide how something will look or workShe designs clothes for children.

deviseformalformal; invent a clever plan or methodThey devised a way to save water.

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