devises; devised; devising
: to invent or plan (something that is difficult or complicated)
They have devised a new method for converting sunlight into electricity.
She is accused of devising [=hatching] a plot to overthrow the government.
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“Devise.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/devise. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.
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