Devised: meaning, definitions and examples

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devised

[ dɪˈvaɪz ]

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invention

To devise means to plan or invent a complex procedure, system, or mechanism by careful thought.

Synonyms

create, design, invent

Examples of usage

He devised a new method for solving the problem.
The team devised a strategy to increase sales.
She devised a clever way to save money.

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legal

To devise also means to leave or bequeath (something, especially real estate) by will.

Synonyms

bequeath, leave, will

Examples of usage

He devised his entire estate to his niece.
The will devised the house to the charity.

Translations

Translations of the word "devised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concebido

🇮🇳 गठित

🇩🇪 entwickelt

🇮🇩 dirancang

🇺🇦 розроблений

🇵🇱 opracowany

🇯🇵 考案された

🇫🇷 conçu

🇪🇸 ideado

🇹🇷 tasarlanmış

🇰🇷 고안된

🇸🇦 مخطط

🇨🇿 navržený

🇸🇰 navrhnutý

🇨🇳 设计的

🇸🇮 zasnovan

🇮🇸 hannað

🇰🇿 жасалған

🇬🇪 დაგეგმილი

🇦🇿 hazırlanmış

🇲🇽 ideado

Word origin

The word 'devise' originated from Old French 'deviser', meaning 'to divide or distribute by will'. It has been used in English since the 13th century. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the idea of planning or inventing, leading to its modern usage.