Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Devises.
Devises - as a noun
A will disposing of real property
(law) a gift of real property by will
Devises - as a verb
Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Example: "Excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contriveexcogitateforgeformulateinventArrange by systematic planning and united effort
Example: "Machinate a plot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get upmachinateorganiseorganizeprepareHypernyms (Closely Related)
initiatepioneerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give by will, especially real property
Example Sentences
"She devises a plan to save her company from bankruptcy."
"He devises a strategy to win the chess match."
"The scientist devises a new experiment to test the hypothesis."
"She devises a clever way to solve the puzzle."
"The team devises a system to improve efficiency."
Word Game Points
Is DEVISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, devises is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEVISES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DEVISES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, devises is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEVISES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DEVISES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, devises is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEVISES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.