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devise

v.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //dɪˈvaɪs// UK //dɪvˈaɪz// de·vise Archaic

v. to invent or plan a new way of doing something. You use this when you create a clever solution to a problem.

v. to plan or invent a complex procedure, system, or mechanism by careful thought. Transitive; requires a direct object representing the created plan or object.


SIMPLE

The engineers had to devise a new way to cool the engine.

CONTEXTUAL

The marketing team worked late to devise a strategy that would appeal to younger customers.

COMPLEX

To overcome the logistical hurdles of the remote site, the architects had to devise a modular construction system that could be transported by helicopter.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English devisen, devysen, from Old French deviser, from Vulgar Latin devisō, from Latin dīvisō, frequentative of dīvidō.

Etymology 2

From Middle French devise. Doublet of device.

Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

Pitfall

They devised of a plan.They devised a plan.Devise is transitive and should not be followed by the preposition 'of'.

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