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— central
— centralise
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— contract
— contradict
— contrary
— contrast
— contravene
— contribute
— contrite
— contrivance
— contrived
— contriver
— control
— controlled
— controvert
— countering
— countrified

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Contrive — synonyms, definition

1. contrive (Verb)

97 synonyms

accomplish achieve afford anticipate arrange braid brew bring about bring to light build carve cast cause chisel cogitate coin collude complicate compose conceive • • •

3 definitions

contrive (Verb) — Make or work out a plan for; devise. ex. "They contrived to murder their boss"

contrive (Verb) — Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort. ex. "contrive a way to measure the speed of light"

contrive (Verb) — Put or send forth. ex. "contrive a spell"

4 types of

create by mental act create mentally direct send

5 types

concert map map out plot shoot