contrive

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(con-trive) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to create or plan something cleverly.

Example Sentence

He needed to contrive a way to fix the problem.

More Example Sentences

He can contrive a way to solve it.

Synonyms

devise; invent; formulate

Antonyms

destroy; neglect; ignore

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Rhymes

  • clive
  • clyve
  • dive
  • dr
  • dr.
  • drive
  • five
  • hive
  • i've
  • jive
  • live
  • shive
  • strive
  • thrive
  • vive

  • alive
  • arrive
  • c5
  • connive
  • contrive
  • deprive
  • derive
  • m5
  • revive
  • survive