Contrive Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Contrive

Meaning 1 : come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

    Synonyms : devise,  excogitate,  forge,  formulate,  invent
Meaning 2 : make or work out a plan for; devise

    Example : They contrived to murder their boss

    Synonyms : design,  plan,  project
Meaning 3 : put or send forth

    Synonyms : cast,  project,  throw


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