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Contrive

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Definitions for Contrive

verb
make or work out a plan for
Synonyms
plan project design
Examples
  1. devise
  2. They contrived to murder their boss
  3. design a new sales strategy
  4. plan an attack
verb
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Synonyms
invent devise excogitate formulate forge
Examples
  1. excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
verb
put or send forth
Synonyms
project cast throw
Examples
  1. She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
  2. The setting sun threw long shadows
  3. cast a spell
  4. cast a warm light

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