1. (noun) devise
a will disposing of real property
2. (verb) devise
(law) a gift of real property by will
3. (verb) invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
4. (verb) organize, organise, prepare, devise, get up, machinate
arrange by systematic planning and united effort
"machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
5. (verb) devise
give by will, especially real property
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Definition of 'devise' 
