Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
devise
verb
/dɪˈvaɪz/
Definition
To plan or invent a complex procedure, system, or mechanism.
Examples
- The engineer had to devise a new way to improve the machine’s efficiency.
- She will devise a strategy for the upcoming project.
- He devised a clever plan to surprise his friend on her birthday.
Meaning
To come up with a new idea or solution by careful thought.
Synonyms
- create
- invent
- formulate
- design
- concoct
