Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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contrive | No | No | Yes | No |
devise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
contrive (noun) | devise (noun) |
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(law) a gift of real property by will | |
a will disposing of real property |
contrive (verb) | devise (verb) |
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come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort | come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort |
make or work out a plan for; devise | arrange by systematic planning and united effort |
put or send forth | give by will, especially real property |