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contrive
verb(con-trive)
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
contrive
verb(con-trive)
make or work out a plan for; devise
Synonyms: design, plan, project,
Examples:
They contrived to murder their boss.
contrive
verb(con-trive)
put or send forth
Synonyms: cast, project, throw,

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