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Textual thesaurus for "devise"

(verb) contrive, excogitate, forge, formulate, invent

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

excogitate a way to measure the speed of light


(verb) get up, machinate, prepare, organise, organize

arrange by systematic planning and united effort

machinate a plot; organize a strike; devise a plan to take over the director's office