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devised

UK
/dɪˈvaɪzd/
US
/dɪˈvaɪzd/

Translations

deviseverb

devised

Past Simple

devised
Past Simple
devised
Past Participle
devising
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈvaɪz/
US
/dɪˈvaɪz/
The engineers devised a new method to reduce energy consumption.
Les ingénieurs ont conçu une nouvelle méthode pour réduire la consommation d'énergie.
léguerDroit.
The testator devised the estate to his youngest daughter.
Le testateur a légué le domaine à sa plus jeune fille.
Additional translations
élaborer
Synonyms
plan
create
formulate
contrive
design
develop
engineer
invent
Antonyms
improvise
destroy

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.
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