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CONTRIVE

(contrive)

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3 senses for contrive as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Plan
- Project
- Contrive
- Design
Definitions:
- make or work out a plan for
- devise
Examples:
- They contrived to murder their boss
- Design a new sales strategy
- Plan an attack
Synonyms:
- Invent
- Contrive
- Devise
- Excogitate
- Formulate
- Forge
Definitions:
- come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Examples:
- Excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
Synonyms:
- Project
- Cast
- Contrive
- Throw
Definitions:
- put or send forth
Examples:
- She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
- The setting sun threw long shadows
- Cast a spell
- Cast a warm light

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