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devise

verb

/dɪˈvaɪz/

Meaning

To plan or invent something carefully.

The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.

invent, plan, create, formulate, design

destroy, neglect

devise a plan, devise a strategy, devise a method

to cut off a limb from the body by surgery

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury

to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization

To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

To accept something as true; to have faith or confidence in.