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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
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
contrive
3rd person singular
contrives
Present participle
contriving
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
