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Verb mastermind has 1 sense
  1. mastermind, engineer, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate - plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"
    --1 is one way to plan
    Derived form: noun mastermind1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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masterminded

Part of speech: verb

Sense 1: to plan and coordinate something complex or difficult.

Example sentences:

  • He masterminded the operation that brought down the criminal organization.
  • The renowned detective masterminded the investigation, solving the puzzling crime.

Sense 2: to be the brilliant or creative mind behind something.

Example sentences:

  • Steve Jobs masterminded the development of revolutionary products at Apple.
  • The famous author masterminded a captivating story that enthralled millions of readers.

Local usage: In certain regions, "masterminded" can also refer to someone who controls or leads a group.

Example sentence:

  • The charismatic politician masterminded his followers, leading them towards a common goal.

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