devise
/dɪˈvaɪz/
de · vise
dɪ · ˈvaɪz
English Definition
v. invent, plan
Significado en Español
idear
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghĩ ra, thiết kế
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Example Sentence
Scientists devised a new method.
科学家发明了新方法。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(strengthen) + vise(see)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “devise”: The scientist had to devise a new method to solve the complex problem.
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A
ignore
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B
create
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C
destroy
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D
confuse
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B — create.
“devise” means v. invent, plan
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The team had to ______ a clever plan to escape the maze.
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devise
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B
forget
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C
abandon
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D
copy
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A — devise.
“devise” means v. invent, plan
Common questions about “devise”
What does “devise” mean?
devise — v. invent, plan. In Chinese: 设计，发明.
How do you pronounce “devise”?
devise is pronounced /dɪˈvaɪz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · vise.
How do you use “devise” in a sentence?
Scientists devised a new method. (科学家发明了新方法。)
What are synonyms for “devise”?
invent, create — all close in meaning to devise (v. invent, plan).
Is “devise” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. devise appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “devise”?
de(strengthen) + vise(see)
