devise
gb/dɪvˈaɪz/ us/dɪvˈaɪz/
B2
English
~ 8500
kidolgoz, kifejleszt, kitalál, kitervel, kiagyal, kieszel, hagyományoz, végrendeletben ráhagy, örökül hagy, végrendeleti juttatás, hagyomány, végrendeleti rendelkezés
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to devise [a plan/method/solution/system]
The company is trying to devise a more efficient delivery system.
A vállalat egy hatékonyabb szállítási rendszer kidolgozásán dolgozik.
Scientists have devised a new method for testing the drug.
A tudósok új módszert dolgoztak ki a gyógyszer tesztelésére.
We need to devise a plan to cut costs without losing staff.
Teachers are devising activities to make grammar practice more engaging.
Engineers devised a special tool to reach the damaged part.
Learner examples
They devised a plan to save money.
Kidolgoztak egy tervet, hogy pénzt takarítsanak meg.
The team devised a new way to test the product.
A csapat új módszert dolgozott ki a termék tesztelésére.
Our school devised a system to help new students.
The manager devised a schedule for all workers.
We must devise a solution before the meeting tomorrow.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "devise" (verb: to plan or invent) with "device" (noun: a machine or tool). Another mistake is using it without an object, e.g. saying *"We devised"* instead of *"We devised a plan"*. Also, remember the spelling: "devise" with an "s"; the noun "device" ends with "-ce".
Meaning
to invent or plan something new
Collocations
devise a plan
|devise a strategy
|devise a system
|devise a solution
|carefully devised
|cleverly devised
Synonyms
invent (Emphasizes creating something completely new, especially objects or technology.)
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design (Often used when planning the structure or features of something, especially products or systems.)
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formulate (Sounds more formal and is often used with plans, theories, or policies.)
Antonyms
copy (Stresses not creating something new, but using an existing idea or model instead.)
Themes
business
|problem-solving
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To think of and create a new plan, system, or way to do something.
To invent, create, or carefully plan a method, system, or solution for a particular purpose.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to devise [a scheme/plot/way] to [do something]
The officials had devised a scheme to hide their profits from the tax authorities.
A tisztviselők tervet eszeltek ki arra, hogy eltitkolják a nyereségüket az adóhatóság elől.
Hackers are constantly devising new ways to steal personal data.
A hackerek folyamatosan új módszereket eszelnek ki személyes adatok ellopására.
He devised a clever plan to get his rival removed from the project.
They devised a way to get around the safety regulations without being noticed.
Investigators uncovered a carefully devised plot to fix the results of the election.
Learner examples
The criminals devised a plan to rob the bank.
A bűnözők kitervelték, hogyan rabolják ki a bankot.
She devised a way to cheat on the exam.
Kieszelte, hogyan csalhat a vizsgán.
Scammers devised a new scheme to trick old people.
The company devised a way to avoid paying some taxes.
The police stopped the men who devised the attack.
Common mistake:
Learners may use neutral verbs like "do" or "make" instead of a more precise verb like "devise" when they want to show that a plan was clever or secret. For example, *"They made a secret plan"* is correct but less natural and less strong than *"They devised a secret plan"*.
Meaning
to think up a scheme or plot
Collocations
devise a scheme
|devise a plot
|devise a way to avoid
|devise a way around
|cleverly devised scam
|devise ways to
Synonyms
concoct (Often implies making up a dishonest plan, story, or excuse in a sneaky way.)
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plot (Stresses secret planning, especially to harm someone or break rules or laws.)
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engineer (Suggests carefully arranging events to produce a desired, sometimes unfair, outcome.)
Antonyms
foil (Means to stop or prevent a plan or plot from succeeding, so it opposes the idea of devising one.)
Themes
crime
|politics
|business
|communication
|law
Definition
To make a secret or clever plan, often to do something bad or not fair.
To create or think up a complicated or secret plan, especially one that is dishonest, unfair, or morally doubtful.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
to devise [property] to [someone] in a will
Under the terms of the will, she devised the family home to her eldest son.
A végrendelet rendelkezései szerint a családi házat a legidősebb fiára hagyományozta.
The testator devised all real property to a charitable trust.
A végrendelkező az összes ingatlanát egy jótékonysági vagyonkezelő alapítványra hagyományozta.
He expressly devised the farm to his nephew, with the rest of the estate going to his daughters.
The land was devised to the university for educational purposes.
Any property not specifically devised in the will will pass according to the laws of intestacy.
Learner examples
In the will, the man devised his house to his daughter.
A férfi végrendeletében a házát a lányára hagyta.
The farmer devised his land to his two sons.
A gazda a földjét végrendeletében a két fiára hagyományozta.
The lawyer said that the woman had devised all her property to a hospital.
The building was devised to the city by an old businessman.
He devised his farm to his brother in his final will.
Common mistake:
Learners rarely need this technical legal sense. They may incorrectly assume "devise" here just means "plan". In legal documents, it is a fixed term meaning to transfer real property by will.
Meaning
to leave real estate by will
Collocations
devise the property to
|devise his estate to
|devise all real property
|devise and bequeath
|devised to [name] in his will
Synonyms
bequeath (General legal term for leaving property in a will; "devise" is more specific to real property such as land or buildings.)
Antonyms
inherit (Describes receiving property from someone who has died, the opposite side of the same legal transfer.)
Themes
law
|property
|finance
Definition
In legal language, to give land or a building to someone when you die, by writing it in your will.
In law, to give real property, such as land or buildings, to a person through the instructions in a will.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
The court held that the devise of the house to his niece was valid.
A bíróság úgy ítélte meg, hogy a ház unokahúga javára történő végrendeleti juttatása érvényes volt.
Under the will, the farm passed by specific devise to the eldest child.
A végrendelet alapján a gazdaság külön nevesített végrendeleti juttatásként a legidősebb gyermekre szállt.
Any real property not included in a specific devise will fall into the residuary estate.
She challenged the devise of the family home on the grounds of undue influence.
The statute distinguishes between a devise of real property and a legacy of personal property.
Learner examples
The lawyer explained that the house came to her by a devise in the will.
Az ügyvéd elmagyarázta, hogy a ház a végrendeletben szereplő végrendeleti juttatás révén került hozzá.
The farm was a specific devise to the oldest son.
A gazdaság a legidősebb fiúnak szóló, külön nevesített végrendeleti juttatás volt.
There was a dispute about the devise of the land to the charity.
He received the building as a devise from his grandfather.
The judge said the devise in the will was clear and valid.
Meaning
gift of real property by will
Collocations
specific devise
|general devise
|residuary devise
|take under a devise
|devise of real property
Synonyms
bequest (General term for property left in a will; not limited to real estate like "devise" is in strict legal usage.)
Antonyms
intestacy (Describes the situation where a person dies without a valid will, so no property passes by devise or bequest.)
Themes
law
|property
|finance
Definition
In legal language, a gift of land or a building that a person gives to someone in their will.
In law, a gift of real property, such as land or buildings, made to a person under the terms of a will.
Grammar
Dictionary form
devise
IPA
GB/dɪvˈaɪz/
US/dɪvˈaɪz/
Syllables & stress
de - vise (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vise)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: devise
- 3rd Person Singular: devises
- Present Participle: devising
- Past: devised
Word family
Expressions
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