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devise

UK
/dɪˈvaɪz/
US
/dɪˈvaɪz/

Translations

deviseverb
devised
Past Simple
devised
Past Participle
devising
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈvaɪz/
US
/dɪˈvaɪz/
léguerDroit.
The testator devised the estate to his youngest daughter.
Le testateur a légué le domaine à sa plus jeune fille.
The engineers devised a new method to reduce energy consumption.
Les ingénieurs ont conçu une nouvelle méthode pour réduire la consommation d'énergie.
Additional translations
élaborer
Synonyms
plan
develop
engineer
invent
create
formulate
contrive
design
Antonyms
improvise
destroy
devisenoun
devises
pl
UK
/dɪˈvaɪz/
US
/dɪˈvaɪz/
legsDroit.
The devise of the family farm to the youngest son was disputed.
Le legs de la ferme familiale au plus jeune fils a été contesté.
stratagèmeSurtout au sens littéraire ou vieilli.
By a subtle devise, he gained access to the fortress.
Par un stratagème subtil, il a obtenu l'accès à la forteresse.
Additional translations
bien immobilier léguéDroit.
artificeSurtout au sens littéraire ou vieilli.
Synonyms
device
plan
scheme
design
contrivance
invention
plot
strategy
bequest
legacy

Definitions

deviseverb
To plan or invent a complex procedure, system, or mechanism by careful thought.
The engineers devised a new method to reduce energy consumption.
To create or design something, especially something that is intended to solve a problem.
She devised a clever solution to the puzzle.
Law. To transfer real property to someone by the provisions of a will.
The testator devised the estate to his youngest daughter.
devisenoun
Archaic. A plan, scheme, or contrivance intended to achieve a particular purpose.
By a subtle devise, he gained access to the fortress.
Law. A testamentary gift of real property.
The devise of the family farm to the youngest son was disputed.
Law. The real property that is the subject of such a gift.
The devise was appraised before the estate was distributed.
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