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Contrive

//kənˈtɹaɪv//

Definitions

1
To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise
[…]I cannot bear the idea of two young women traveling post by themselves. It is highly improper. You must contrive to send somebody.
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2
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
3
To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.

Word Origin

From Middle English contreve (“to invent”), from Old French controver (Modern French controuver), from trover (“to find”) (French trouver).

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//kənˈtɹaɪv//

1
To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise
[…]I cannot bear the idea of two young women traveling post by themselves. It is highly improper. You must contrive to send somebody.
Similar
plan scheme plot
2
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
3
To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.

Word Origin

From Middle English contreve (“to invent”), from Old French controver (Modern French controuver), from trover (“to find”) (French trouver).

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