Devise Definition & Meaning
devise
- noun
- a will disposing of real property
- (law) a gift of real property by will
- verb
- come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
- arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
- give by will, especially real property
"Devise" in song lyrics
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"Sceaming a wise by the high-tech devise"
GZA f/ Santi White — Stay in Line -
"No matter what degrees they weave and devise"
Immortal Technique f/ Akir, Beast 1333, DJ DP One — Mark of the Beast -
"Cause you could never see what I devise"
Mr. Lif — Arise
Words that rhyme with devise
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- What does devise mean?
- a will disposing of real property (law) a gift of real property by will come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light" arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office" give by will, especially real property
- What part of speech is devise?
- Devise is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does devise have?
- Devise has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).