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Chariot Posted 18 years ago
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devise, conceive, invent

What is the difference between "devise", "conceive" and "invent"? thanks for your help.
  

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Chariot What is the difference between "devise", "conceive" and "invent"? thanks for your help. Devise and invent could be the same, but for large, complicated projects we'd be more likely to use invent .

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  • Chariot What is the difference between "devise", "conceive" and "invent"?
  • thanks for your help.
  • Devise and invent could be the same, but for large, complicated projects we'd be more likely to use invent .
  • Conceive focuses on the germinal process - how the idea comes into being which ultimately gives rise to the device/invention.
  • You can conceive a plan which is never implemented or brought to fruition.
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ChariotWhat is the difference between "devise", "conceive" and "invent"? thanks for your help.
Devise and invent could be the same, but for large, complicated projects we'd be more likely to use invent. Conceive focuses on the germinal process - how the idea comes into being which ultimately gives rise to the device/invention. Y
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