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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
design/devise
Architects design/devise buildings.
Do both design and devise work in the above sentence and mean about the same? Thanks.
Do both design and devise work in the above sentence and mean about the same? Thanks.
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No, not really. Devise is more a synonym for create or invent. Design relates to the practical planning - drawing up plans etc.
- No, not really.
- Devise is more a synonym for create or invent.
- Design relates to the practical planning - drawing up plans etc.
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No, not really. Devise is more a synonym for create or invent.
Design relates to the practical planning - drawing up plans etc.
Design relates to the practical planning - drawing up plans etc.
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Nona The BritNo, not really. Devise is more a synonym for create or invent.Thank you, Nona, for your concise reply.
Design relates to the practical planning - drawing up plans etc.
So, do you mean it sounds better to utter "Architects design buildings?"
As for devise, I presume the following sound good:
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