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contrive

British pronunciation/kəntɹˈa‍ɪv/
American pronunciation/kənˈtɹaɪv/
to contrive
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

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to contrive definition and meaning
2

make or work out a plan for; devise

synonyms : design
plan
project
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3

put or send forth

synonyms : cast
project
throw
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Examples
1. - Contrived.
2. Nothing too contrived.
3. Women especially were so contrived in the 50s and early 60s.
4. Nothing was contrived.
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Nearby words

  • contrivance
  • contribution
  • contribute
  • contrast
  • contraption
  • control
  • controller
  • contuse
  • contusion
  • convalesce
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