verb🔗Shareerfindet, aushecktTo invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise"The student contrives a clever excuse to avoid taking the test. "Der Schüler erfindet eine clevere Ausrede, um die Prüfung zu vermeiden.technologyplanactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareerfindet, ausheckt, plantTo invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation."Seeing the rain was about to ruin the picnic, Maria quickly contrives a makeshift shelter from blankets and chairs. "Als Maria sah, dass der Regen das Picknick ruinieren würde, erfand sie schnell einen provisorischen Unterstand aus Decken und Stühlen.technologyactionplandeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntwerfen, planenTo project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light."The stage manager cleverly contrives the spotlight to fall directly on the actor during his monologue. "Der Bühnenmeister entwirft geschickt den Scheinwerfer, so dass er während seines Monologs direkt auf den Schauspieler fällt.physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerbringen, zubringenTo spend (time, or a period)."He contrives to spend at least one hour a day reading, even with his busy schedule. "Er verbringt trotz seines vollen Terminkalenders mindestens eine Stunde am Tag mit Lesen.timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
