contrive


Definition: Meaning of, contrive in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kənˈtrʌɪv /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
contrive contrived contrived
Present Participle Third Person Singular
contriving contrives
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  1. formal to succeed in doing something in spite of difficulties
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  2. to arrange an event or situation in a clever way, especially secretly or by deceiving people
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  3. to make or invent something in a skilful way, especially because you need it suddenly
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