devise meaning

UK /dɪˈvaɪz/ US /dɪˈvaɪz/ 2 syllables

devise (verb): come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.

devise has 5 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and noun.

devise as a verb

  1. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
    • excogitate a way to measure the speed of light

    Synonyms: invent, contrive, excogitate, formulate, forge

    Type of: create by mental act

    Related forms: deviser, devising, devisal

  2. arrange by systematic planning and united effort
    • machinate a plot
    • organize a strike
    • devise a plan to take over the director's office

    Synonyms: organize, organise, prepare, get up, machinate

    Type of: initiate

    Kinds: mount, lay, set up, sandwich, spatchcock, embattle

    Related forms: deviser, devising

  3. give by will, especially real property

    Type of: bequeath

    Related forms: devisee

devise as a noun

  1. a will disposing of real property

    Type of: will

  2. (law) a gift of real property by will

    Type of: gift, inheritance

How to pronounce devise

devise is pronounced /dɪˈvaɪz/ in British English and /dɪˈvaɪz/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with devise

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in SE · 6-letter words

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