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to contrive
01
to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking
Transitive: to contrive an idea or plan
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
contrive
3rd person singular
contrives
Past simple
contrived
Past participle
contrived
Examples
The detective contrived a clever plan to solve the mysterious case.
02
to manage to achieve or create something, often through cleverness or effort
Transitive: to contrive to do sth
Examples
She contrived to finish the project on time, despite numerous obstacles.
03
to project, cast, or direct something, such as light or an image
Transitive: to contrive light or an image
Examples
The lamp contrived a soft glow that filled the room with warmth.
Lexical Tree
contrivance
contrived
contriver
contrive
