devises
devises is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, devises is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdevises
- The act of leaving real property in a will.
- Such a will, or a clause in such a will.
- The real property left in such a will.
- Design, devising.
- To use one's intellect to plan or design (something).
Example: "to devise an argument; to devise a machine, or a new system of writing"
- To leave (property) in a will.
- To form a scheme; to lay a plan; to contrive; to consider.
- To plan or scheme for; to plot to obtain.
- To imagine; to guess.
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