Definition of contrive
Verbs
make or work out a plan for; devise
"They contrived to murder their boss"
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plot
devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet)
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concert
contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement
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map, map out
plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
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create by mental act, create mentally
create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
- Synonyms:
- devise, excogitate, forge, formulate, invent
- Type of:
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create by mental act, create mentally
create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands
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