'devise' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'devise' with 7 example sentences.
- devise verb
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: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
: arrange by systematic planning and united effort
: give by will, especially real property
- devise noun
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: a will disposing of real property
: (law) a gift of real property by will
To explain this phenomenon, each scientist devised his own theory.
We must devise some means of escape.
People devised shelters in order to protect themselves.
Dan devised an escape scheme with one of his cellmates.
He could devise clever alibis.
She quickly devised a plan to skip school and go to the party.
They have devised a cure for this illness.