"Devise" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To devise something means to plan, invent, or create it. It can also mean to think of and set up a plan or a strategy. For example, "The committee devised a new policy to improve working conditions."
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Devilries refers to the acts or practices of the devil or evil spirits, as mentioned in Christian mythology and theology. It can also refer to anything that is evil, wicked, or fiendish in nature.
Devils refers to evil spirits or supernatural beings often depicted in Christian mythology as fallen angels who rebelled against God and are doomed to spend eternity in Hell. In modern slang, it can also refer to extremely unpleasant or evil people.
Deviltry refers to behavior or actions that are wicked, mischievous, or evil. It can also mean bad or malicious fun, often in a playful or humorous way. The term is often used to describe the mischievous or troublesome behavior of a person, especially a child.
Deviousness refers to the quality of being cunning, deceitful, or maliciously clever. It describes a person's tendency to act in a secretive, manipulative, or dishonest way, often to achieve a particular goal or advantage.
A devisee is a person who is the recipient of a devise, which is a gift of property made by a will. In other words, a devisee is a beneficiary who inherits property from someone's estate after they pass away.
To devitalise means to take away the vitality or life force from something, making it weak, feeble, or ineffective. It can also mean to render something useless or incapable of functioning properly. In medical contexts, it can refer to a procedure that removes or destroys vital tissues or organs.