maquinar — meaning in English

English meaning

• contrive verb To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise
• devise verb To work out or invent a plan, method, or system through careful thought.
• plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
• scheme noun A plan for how to do something, especially an organized or official one.
• stage noun A phase or step in a process of change or development.

Senses

maquinar is used for these senses in English:

• plot (transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).
• scheme (transitive) To plan; to contrive; to manuever.
• stage To demonstrate in a deceptive manner.

contrive — full definition

1. verb To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise
2. verb To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
3. verb To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.
4. verb To spend (time, or a period).

devise — full definition

1. verb To work out or invent a plan, method, or system through careful thought.
2. verb To leave real estate to someone in a will.

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