devise

/dɪvˈa‍ɪz/

/dɪˈvaɪs/, /dɪˈvaɪz/

to devise

MAIN VERB

to design or invent something new or a new method of doing something particular after much thinking

synonyms : contrive

arrange by systematic planning and united effort

synonyms : get up

give by will, especially real property

Devise

(law) a gift of real property by will

a will disposing of real property

Examples

1. Instead, different species had to devise their own waste disposal methods.

2. So biochemists at Harvard Medical School and UC San Francisco devised a llama-free solution.

3. The two commanders devised a plan for a three-pronged attack.

4. And the psychologist devised a series of weekly meetings.