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DEVISING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word devising. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word devising. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DEVISING

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designing
verbv
noun

• the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

adjective satellite

• concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest

contriving
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

crafting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the skilled practice of a practical occupation

• a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space

• people who perform a particular kind of skilled work

• skill in an occupation or trade

• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

verb

• make by hand and with much skill

creating
verbv
verb

• make or cause to be or to become

• bring into existence

• pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity

• invest with a new title, office, or rank

• create by artistic means

• create or manufacture a man-made product

formulating
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

inventing
verb, nounv, n
verb

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

• concoct something artificial or untrue

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

fashioning
verbv
noun

• the act that results in something coming to be

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

making
verbv
noun

• the act that results in something coming to be

• an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

• (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something

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 DEVISING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for devising, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
will bequeath designing fashioning gift heritage inheritance initiate leave pioneer testament conceiving creating formulating inventing originating producing
Phrases (2)
create by mental actcreate mentally

Alternatives for DESIGNING

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