devise
word
Definition
To invent, create, or come up with a plan, method, or solution, especially by careful thought.
Usage & Nuances
Formal; commonly used for plans, strategies, systems, or inventions. Usually involves intelligence and creativity, not just coming up with ideas quickly. Often seen in business, academic, or technical contexts.
Spanish: idear - inventar - concebirPortuguese (BR): criar - inventar - elaborarPortuguese (PT): criar - inventar - elaborarChinese (Simplified): 设计 - 想出 - 策划Chinese (Traditional): 設計 - 想出 - 策劃Hindi: योजना बनाना - गढ़ना - ईजाद करनाArabic: ابتكر - وضع خطة - اخترع
Example Sentences
They devised a new way to save energy.
basic
She devised a game for the children.
basic
We need to devise a plan before we start.
basic
After hours of discussion, they finally devised a solution everyone agreed on.
natural
Engineers are constantly devising better ways to reduce pollution.
natural
Can you devise something to make this process faster?
natural