devise

verb
UK /dɪˈvaɪz/
US /dɪˈvaɪz/

To think of a new plan or idea.

The children devised a clever plan to surprise their teacher.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To invent or create something new, such as a machine or method.

Engineers devised a machine that sorts recycling automatically.

3. To arrange or plan something carefully in advance.

They devised a schedule that fit everyone's needs.

4. In law, to give property to someone through a will.

She devised her house to her nephew in her will.