LookItUpdevise
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈvaɪz/
Forms: devised
devise means: To think carefully and produce a new plan, method, or way of doing something.
verb
PLAN OR INVENTB2
To think carefully and produce a new plan, method, or way of doing something.
- We devised a simple plan.
- She is devising a new way to teach spelling.
- Can you devise a solution to this problem?
LEAVE IN WILLC2
To state in a will that someone should receive your property after you die.
- He devised his land to his daughter.
- The property was devised to a local charity.
- Her will devises the family home to both children.
Questions about devise
What does devise mean?
To think carefully and produce a new plan, method, or way of doing something.
What is devise in other languages?
Türkçe: tasarlamak · Español: idear · Français: concevoir · Deutsch: ausdenken · Italiano: ideare · 日本語: 考案する
How do you pronounce devise?
It is pronounced /dɪˈvaɪz/.
How do you use devise in a sentence?
We devised a simple plan. She is devising a new way to teach spelling.
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