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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
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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.
Devise
01
a gift of real property specified in a will
Examples
Multiple devises were made in the same testament.
The court confirmed the validity of the devise before transfer.
02
a will or testament that disposes of real property
Examples
The farmer prepared a devise outlining how his estate would be divided.
The devise was signed and witnessed according to legal requirements.
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