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devise

UK/di'vaiz/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

v.

To plan or invent (something) using one's intellect; to leave property to someone in a will.

设计,发明;遗赠(财产)

n.

The act of leaving real property in a will; the property so left.

遗赠;遗赠的财产

Root Breakdown

Native English
deviseother
=devise

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The team devised a clever strategy to win the competition.

  • 2.

    In her will, she devised her house to her eldest son.

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