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contrive

/kənˈtɹaɪv/

Meanings
verb
To invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise

Examples :

"The students contrive a clever plan to earn extra credit for their history project. "
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Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration spotlight

spotlight noun

/ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/ /ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/

A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

"The spotlight shone on Sarah during her presentation in the school auditorium. "

Illustration history

history noun

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/

The aggregate of past events.

"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration improvisation

improvisation noun

/ˌɪmprəvɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɪmprɒvɪˈzeɪʃən/

The act or art of composing and making music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously

"He played a quick improvisation on the keyboard."

Illustration projection

projection noun

/pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/

Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

"The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on."

Illustration exciting

exciting verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

To stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."

Illustration ingenuity

ingenuity noun

/ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/

The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways.

"Ingenuity is one of the characteristics of a beaver."

Illustration brilliant

brilliant noun

/ˈbɹɪljənt/

A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.

"The jeweler carefully examined the brilliant, admiring its dazzling sparkle. "

Illustration exercise

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

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contrived verb

/kənˈtɹaɪvd/

To invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise

"The student contrived a clever solution to the math problem. "