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devise

/dɪˈvaɪz/ · 6 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. verb

    come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

    excogitate a way to measure the speed of light

  2. verb

    arrange by systematic planning and united effort

    machinate a plot

  3. noun

    a will disposing of real property

  4. noun

    (law) a gift of real property by will

  5. verb

    give by will, especially real property

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