contrive
verb | /contrive/
create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice
contrive
verb | /contrive/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMcreate or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice
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"They contrived a clever plan to surprise their friend."
"The director contrived a dramatic scene to heighten suspense."
Mnemonic Trick
CONTRIVE → CON (together) + TRIVE (thrive): plan cleverly to make things happen.
Etymology
From Latin contrivare “to contrive, fabricate.”
Implies designing or devising, often cleverly or artificially.
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