Contrive
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Contrive [kuhn-trahyv]

VERB

VERB

  • To create or bring about something by deliberate use of skill or planning.

  • To plan with ingenuity.

Example

He managed to contrive a solution to the complex problem.

He contrived for the success of upcoming project.

Synonyms

Devise, Plan, Fabricate, Scheme, Design, Engineer, Invent, Orchestrate, Forge, Conceive

Antonyms

Destroy, Neglect, Disorganize, Forget, Abandon, Ignore, Overlook, Ruin, Waste, Discard