verb🔗ShareTo invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise"The student contrives a clever excuse to avoid taking the test. "technologyplanactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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. "technologyactionplandeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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. "physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo spend (time, or a period)."He contrives to spend at least one hour a day reading, even with his busy schedule. "timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
