devise vs initiate

initiate vs devise

devise and initiate both are nouns.

devise and initiate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
devise	Yes	No	Yes	No
initiate	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, initiate is a hypernym of devise; that is, initiate is a word with a broader meaning than devise:

devise: arrange by systematic planning and united effort
initiate: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

Other hypernyms of devise include pioneer.

devise (noun)	initiate (noun)
(law) a gift of real property by will	people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
a will disposing of real property	someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
	someone new to a field or activity

devise (verb)	initiate (verb)
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort	set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
arrange by systematic planning and united effort	bring up a topic for discussion
give by will, especially real property	take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
	bring into being
	accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

Difference between devise and initiate

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