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contrive

/kən'traɪv/

Synonyms of contrive Antonyms of contrive Examples of contrive Usage of contrive Parts of contrive Definition that contains contrive Words sounding like contrive Explanation of contrive

verb
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
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devise excogitate forge formulate invent

type of:
create mentally create by mental act
verb
make or work out a plan for; devise
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"They contrived to murder their boss"

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design plan project

type of:
create by mental act create mentally
verb
put or send forth
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cast project throw

type of:
direct send

Examples of contrive

"They contrived to murder their boss"