Devise ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Devise ( verb )

1. Invent or contrive (a plan, system, or the like).
2. Plan or invent (something) with a particular purpose in mind.
3. Bequeath (property) by means of a will.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french deviser, from latin divisare "divide, distribute", from divis- "divided", from the verb dividere.

Examples:

1. She devised a scheme to get rich quickly.
2. He devised a new method for solving the problem.
3. The company devised a new marketing strategy.
4. The scientists devised an experiment to test the theory.
5. He devised a plan to escape from prison.

(As a noun)

Devise ( noun )

1. Invent or contrive (a plan, system, or the like).
2. Plan or invent (something) with a particular purpose in mind.
3. Bequeath (property) by means of a will.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french deviser, from latin divisare "divide, distribute", from divis- "divided", from the verb dividere.

Examples:

1. She devised a scheme to get rich quickly.
2. He devised a new method for solving the problem.
3. The company devised a new marketing strategy.
4. The scientists devised an experiment to test the theory.
5. He devised a plan to escape from prison.