devise
10 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #21,889
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
noun
(law) a gift of real property by will
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dɪvˈaɪz/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural devises
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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Crossword clues
- “(law) a gift of real property by will” wn-def
- “Another word for invent” gen-syn
- “come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort” wn-def
- “To form a scheme; to lay a plan; to contrive; to consider. I thought, devised, and Pallas heard my prayer. Pope.” web-def
- “To give by will; -- used of real estate; formerly, also, of chattels.” web-def