devise, v.
(devised, devises, devising)
freq. cnt. 15
(devised, devises, devising)
freq. cnt. 15
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
<verb.creation> freq. cnt.: 34 freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
contrive devise excogitate forge formulate invent
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"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"verb frames
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hypernym
arrange by systematic planning and united effort
<verb.creation> freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
devise get up machinate organise organize prepare
sample sentences
"machinate a plot""organize a strike"
"devise a plan to take over the director's office"
verb frames
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hypernym
hyponym
give by will, especially real property
<verb.possession>
devise
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