scheme
Third Person
schemes
Present Participle
scheming
Past Tense
schemed
Past Participle
schemed
1
to devise a plan, especially a secret or dishonest one
transitive
- The villain schemed to overthrow the king and seize the throne.
- She schemed to undermine her colleague's reputation in the office.
- They schemed to manipulate the stock market for personal gain.
- The team is scheming to outsmart their opponents.
- She was scheming to win the election.
2
to make secret or dishonest plans
- They schemed in the background, hoping no one would notice their efforts.
- The conspirators schemed quietly, knowing they had to be discreet.
- A smile crept across her face as she schemed, knowing the plan was working.
- The group schemed for weeks before finally executing their plan.
- They schemed in hushed tones, making sure their plot was kept secret.