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to devise
01
to design or invent a new thing or method after much thinking
Transitive: to devise a plan or approach
Example
The engineer devised a groundbreaking solution to the complex engineering problem.
Facing a challenge, the team worked together to devise a strategic plan.
02
to plan or scheme in order to achieve a specific goal or outcome
Transitive: to devise an action
Example
She devised a clever way to surprise him for his birthday.
They devised a series of challenges to test the contestants' skills.
03
to pass on something, typically property or real estate, to someone through a will
Transitive: to devise a property to sb
Example
She decided to devise her entire estate to her children in her will.
In his will, he devised the family home to his eldest daughter.
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