All 5 Uses of
devise
in
Jane Eyre
- If you err wilfully, I shall devise a proportionate punishment.†
Chpt 17 *
- Have you no sense to devise a system which will make you independent of all efforts, and all wills, but your own?†
Chpt 21
- "I can keep you in reasonable check now," I reflected; "and I don't doubt to be able to do it hereafter: if one expedient loses its virtue, another must be devised."†
Chpt 24
- I smiled as I unfolded it, and devised how I would tease you about your aristocratic tastes, and your efforts to masque your plebeian bride in the attributes of a peeress.†
Chpt 25
- I found or devised something for you three weeks ago; but as you seemed both useful and happy here — as my sisters had evidently become attached to you, and your society gave them unusual pleasure — I deemed it inexpedient to break in on your mutual comfort till their approaching departure from Marsh End should render yours necessary.†
Chpt 30
Definition:
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(devise as in: devise a plan) to come up with a way of doing something -- typically a creative idea or plan