Definitions

devise

[dih-vahyz] / dɪˈvaɪz /

VERB

conceive, dream up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange come up with concoct construct craft create design discover forge formulate hatch invent mastermind prepare work out

STRONG

ad-lib blueprint brainstorm cast chart cogitate contrive form frame imagine improvise intrigue machinate plan plot project scheme shape spark vamp

WEAK

cook up dope out fake it get off head trip make up play it by ear think up throw together trump up whip up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy disorder disorganize ruin

STRONG

forget ignore neglect stop

WEAK

borrow

Example Sentences

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She also meets a scientist working to devise a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Gupta also says that scammers closely track people's online behaviour and use the information to select victims and devise scams that will get them to take the bait.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

We have yet to devise an appropriate remedy for today’s distortion of our constitutional design.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

A more expensive fiasco would be hard to devise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Given a writing system that works well for one language, how do you devise a system for a different language?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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