devise

Definition for devise

verb as in conceive, dream up

Strongest matches

arrange, come up with, concoct, construct, craft, create, design, discover, forge, formulate, hatch, invent, mastermind, prepare, work out

Strong matches

ad-lib, blueprint, brainstorm, cast, chart, cogitate, contrive, form, frame, imagine, improvise, intrigue, machinate, plan, plot, project, scheme, shape, spark, vamp

Weak matches

cook up, dope out, fake it, get off, head trip, make up, play it by ear, think up, throw together, trump up, whip up

Discover More

Example Sentences

A new route around the building has been devised to cope with the 100 visitors a minute expected to come here at the height of the tourist season.

From BBC

The production’s editing rooms had security measures designed by a former State Department employee who previously devised systems for the U.S. embassy in Moscow.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with Stephen K. Bannon, a longtime adviser to Mr. Trump, Mr. Navarro devised a plan known as the Green Bay Sweep.

From New York Times

Experts have devised a blueprint to ensure safe, equitable and sustainable global access to clean water.

From Science Daily

Five days after Clinton was inaugurated, he announced he was creating a task force to devise a sweeping plan to provide universal healthcare.

From Los Angeles Times

Browse

devise

Example Sentences

Related Words