DEVISE Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word devise. (close relations)
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| contrive | verbv | |||||
verb • make or work out a plan for; devise • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • put or send forth | ||||||
| excogitate | verbv | |||||
verb • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • reflect deeply on a subject | ||||||
| forge | verbv | |||||
noun • furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping • a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering verb • create by hammering • make a copy of with the intent to deceive • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • move ahead steadily • move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy • make something, usually for a specific function • make out of components (often in an improvising manner) | ||||||
| formulate | verbv | |||||
verb • elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • put into words or an expression • prepare according to a formula | ||||||
| invent | verbv | |||||
verb • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • concoct something artificial or untrue | ||||||
| machinate | verbv | |||||
verb • arrange by systematic planning and united effort • engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together | ||||||
| organise | verbv | |||||
verb • bring order and organization to • create (as an entity) • form or join a union • cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea • arrange by systematic planning and united effort • plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | ||||||
| organize | verbv | |||||
verb • create (as an entity) • cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea • plan and direct (a complex undertaking) • bring order and organization to • arrange by systematic planning and united effort • form or join a union | ||||||
| prepare | verbv | |||||
verb • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • prepare for eating by applying heat • to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery • arrange by systematic planning and united effort • educate for a future role or function • create by training and teaching • lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord • undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession | ||||||
| get up | verbv | |||||
verb • rise to one's feet • get up and out of bed • raise from a lower to a higher position • cause to rise • develop • put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive • arrange by systematic planning and united effort • study intensively, as before an exam | ||||||
