contrive

contrive

CEFR: C1-C2 /con-trive/ [k.ah0.n.t.r.ay1.v]

When you contrive, you make a plan or a plot. Even though contrive often has a false or cunning feel to it, it is not always a bad thing. Mental effort is always required though, as contrive is often used in connection with inventing schemes and plans to make something happen.

Example Sentences:
The prisoners contrived a way to escape.
Native Americans contrived [=designed] weapons out of stone, wood, and bone.