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