MACHINATE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word machinate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MACHINATE
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conspire | verbv | |||||||
verb • engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together • act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose | ||||||||
connive | verbv | |||||||
verb • encourage or assent to illegally or criminally • form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner | ||||||||
intrigue | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends • a clandestine love affair verb • cause to be interested or curious • form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner | ||||||||
plan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished • an arrangement scheme • scale drawing of a structure verb • have the will and intention to carry out some action • make plans for something • make or work out a plan for; devise • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form | ||||||||
plot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) • a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation • the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc. • a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object verb • plan secretly, usually something illegal • make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed • make a plot of • devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet) | ||||||||
scheme | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elaborate and systematic plan of action • a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery • a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole • an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner • devise a system or form a scheme for | ||||||||
cabal | nounn | |||||||
noun • a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue • a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) verb • engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together | ||||||||
complot | nounn | |||||||
verb • engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together | ||||||||
conjure | verbv | |||||||
verb • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic • ask for or request earnestly • engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together | ||||||||
devise | verbv | |||||||
noun • a will disposing of real property • (law) a gift of real property by will verb • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • arrange by systematic planning and united effort • give by will, especially real property | ||||||||
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 |