C1verbformalworktechnology
US/dɪˈvaɪz/
UK/dɪˈvaɪz/
to invent or plan a way of doing something, using careful thought
In context
The engineers devised a simple way to cut water waste.
She devised a plan to pay off her loan in two years.
The teacher devised a game to help students remember new words.
Words that go with devise
verb + noun
- devise a planThey devised a plan to save the old library.
- devise a strategyThe team must devise a strategy quickly.
- devise a systemHe devised a system for sorting the mail.
- devise a methodScientists devised a method to test the water.
- devise a schemeThe criminals devised a clever scheme.
- devise a wayWe need to devise a way to save money.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He deviced a new method.Correct: He devised a new method.