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DEVISE Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word devise. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word devise. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DEVISE

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contrive
verbv
verb

• make or work out a plan for; devise

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

• put or send forth

excogitate
verbv
verb

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

• reflect deeply on a subject

forge
verbv
noun

• furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping

• a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

verb

• create by hammering

• make a copy of with the intent to deceive

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

• move ahead steadily

• move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy

• make something, usually for a specific function

• make out of components (often in an improvising manner)

formulate
verbv
verb

• elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

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

• put into words or an expression

• prepare according to a formula

invent
verbv
verb

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

• concoct something artificial or untrue

machinate
verbv
verb

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

organise
verbv
verb

• bring order and organization to

• create (as an entity)

• form or join a union

• cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

organize
verbv
verb

• create (as an entity)

• cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea

• plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

• bring order and organization to

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• form or join a union

prepare
verbv
verb

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

• prepare for eating by applying heat

• to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• educate for a future role or function

• create by training and teaching

• lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord

• undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

get up
verbv
verb

• rise to one's feet

• get up and out of bed

• raise from a lower to a higher position

• cause to rise

• develop

• put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• study intensively, as before an exam

Best Hypernyms For DEVISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for devise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
will bequeath gift heritage inheritance initiate leave pioneer testament
Phrases (2)
create by mental actcreate mentally

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