contrive

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Definitions

verb

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

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/kʌntɹˈaɪv/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

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

put or send forth

make or work out a plan for

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

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