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set up vs devise

devise vs set up

set up is not a noun while devise is a noun.

set up and devise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set up No No Yes No
devise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, devise is a hypernym of set up; that is, devise is a word with a broader meaning than set up:
  • set up: begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
  • devise: arrange by systematic planning and united effort
Other hypernyms of set up include get up, machinate, organise, organize, prepare.
set up (noun) devise (noun)
(law) a gift of real property by will
a will disposing of real property
set up (verb) devise (verb)
get ready for a particular purpose or event come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc arrange by systematic planning and united effort
equip with sails or masts give by will, especially real property
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
put into a proper or systematic order
erect and fasten
set up for use
place
create by putting components or members together
construct, build, or erect
begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
produce
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
set up or found
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