English dictionary
machinate
/'m/&/k/@/,n/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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arrange by systematic planning and united effort
ExamplesMachinate a plot.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To plan; to contrive; esp., to form a scheme with the purpose of doing harm; to contrive artfully; to plot.
Source: webster1913
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To contrive, as a plot; to plot; as, to <i>machinate</i> evil.
Source: webster1913