Devise word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "devise" word

[noun] (law) a gift of real property by will
[noun] a will disposing of real property
[verb] come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or priciple) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
[verb] arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
[verb] give by will, esp. real property

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\De*vise"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Devised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Devising}.] [OF. deviser to distribute, regulate, direct, relate, F., to chat, fr. L. divisus divided, distributed, p. p. of dividere. See {Divide}, and cf. {Device}.] 1. To form in the mind by new combinations of ideas, new applications of principles, or new arrangement of parts; to formulate by thought; to contrive; to excogitate; to invent; to plan; to scheme; as, to devise an engine, a new mode of writing, a plan of defense, or an argument. To devise curious works. --Ex. CCTV. 32. Devising schemes to realize his ambitious views. --Bancroft. 2. To plan or scheme for; to purpose to obtain. For wisdom is most riches; fools therefore They are which fortunes do by vows devise. --Spenser. 3. To say; to relate; to describe. [Obs.] --Chaucer. 4. To imagine; to guess. [Obs.] --Spenser. 5. (Law) To give by will; -- used of real estate; formerly, also, of chattels. Syn: To bequeath; invent; discover; contrive; excogitate; imagine; plan; scheme. See {Bequeath}.
\De*vise"\, v. i. To form a scheme; to lay a plan; to contrive; to consider. I thought, devised, and Pallas heard my prayer. --Pope. Note: Devise was formerly followed by of; as, let us devise of ease. --Spenser.
\De*vise"\, n. [OF. devise division, deliberation, wish, will, testament. See {Device}.] 1. The act of giving or disposing of real estate by will; -- sometimes improperly applied to a bequest of personal estate. 2. A will or testament, conveying real estate; the clause of a will making a gift of real property. Fines upon devises were still exacted. --Bancroft. 3. Property devised, or given by will.
\De*vise"\, n. Device. See {Device}. [Obs.]

Synonyms for devise

contrive, excogitate, forge, formulate, get up, invent, machinate, organise, organize, prepare

Related terms: bequeathal, bring into being, build, codicil, compose, compound, conceive, contrive, cut out, elaborate, engender, figure, forecast, give rise to, intrigue, machinate, mint, originate, project, schedule, vamp up, will

The fun area, different aproach to word »devise«

Let's analyse "devise" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ESIVED. Average typing speed for these characters is 1725 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. . ...- .. ... .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: devise: 5 + 9 + 5 = 19, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: devise: 4 + 5 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 5 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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