devise

Meanings

Noun

• a will disposing of real property
• (law) a gift of real property by will

Verb

• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
• arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  • "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
• give by will, especially real property

Synonyms

contrive, excogitate, forge, formulate, get up, invent, machinate, organise, organize, prepare