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Synonyms of devising
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Noun
1. devising, fashioning, making, production
usage:
the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans"; "the making of measurements"; "it was already in the making"
Verb
1. invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge, create by mental act, create mentally
usage:
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
2. organize, organise, prepare, devise, get up, machinate, initiate, pioneer
usage:
arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
3. devise, bequeath, will, leave
usage:
give by will, especially real property
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