1. (

• invent ,
• contrive ,
• devise ,
• excogitate ,
• formulate ,
• forge ,

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

2. (

• organize ,
• organise ,
• prepare ,
• devise ,
• get_up ,
• machinate

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

3. (

• devise

) give by will, especially real property ;