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'devise' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'devise' with 7 example sentences.


devise verb

: 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

: 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.
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