1. devise - noun
· a will disposing of real property
2. devise - noun
· (law) a gift of real property by will
Hypernym(s): gift, inheritance, heritage
3. devise - verb
· come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
Synonym(s): invent, contrive, excogitate, formulate, forge
Hypernym(s): create_by_mental_act, create_mentally
4. devise - verb
· arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
Synonym(s): organize, organise, prepare, get_up, machinate
Hypernym(s): initiate, pioneer
5. devise - verb
· give by will, especially real property
Hypernym(s): bequeath, will, leave
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