Definition of Contrive
Contrive
con·trive
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To skillfully or cleverly plan or devise something
e.g. She contrived a clever solution to the complex problem
(verb)
to create or form an object through clever or skillful means;
e.g. He used crude tools to contrive a beautiful sculpture.
(verb)
to manage to bring about a particular situation, e.g. to execute a strategy with some difficulty, or to cause something to happen as a consequence of one's foolish actions;
e.g. I don't know how they contrive to make the same mistakes again and again.
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