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Devise (Verb)

Arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The team will devise a strategy to increase sales by the end of the quarter.
The politicians secretly conspired to devise a plan to overthrow the current government.
In order to tackle climate change, scientists and policymakers must devise effective solutions and implement them quickly.
Local activists will devise a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about social justice issues.
Experts from various fields will collaborate to devise new methods for sustainable urban development.

Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Scientists had to devise a way to measure the speed of light in a vacuum to test their theories.
She was asked to devise an explanation for her unusual behavior during the party.
The team of engineers had to devise a plan to repair the damaged bridge within a short period.
We had to devise a strategy to solve the complex puzzle before time ran out.
The researchers were tasked with devising a theory to explain the unusual phenomenon observed in the forest.

Give by will, especially real property.

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

She devised the remainder of her estate to her favorite charity.
The wealthy businessman devised his entire estate to be split equally among his five children.
After passing away, the late philanthropist was revealed to have devised most of her property to local institutions.
In her will, the retired teacher devised a small plot of land to her young nephew.
The couple jointly devised their summer home to their eldest son.