1. creates or invents something, especially a plan or method
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘devise’

1. gifts of real property made by will
Usage: legal term; plural of ‘devise’

Examples

• She devises a new marketing strategy every quarter.
• The engineer devises solutions to complex problems.
• He devises creative ways to teach mathematics.
• The lawyer explained the devises in the will.
• The estate included several devises of land to family members.
• She devises elaborate plans for the school fundraiser.