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devise

de·vise

devise

 
 
pronunciation:
dih vaIz
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part of speech: verb
inflections: devises, devising, devised
definition: to invent or think out.
She devised a plan to earn money.
 
synonyms:
arrange, contrive, design, form, invent
similar words:
brew, concoct, create, develop, hatch, improvise, lay, plan, scheme
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derivation: deviser (n.)
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