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contrive

/kən'traɪv/ · kəntraɪv

Contrive has 2 syllables: con · trive.

con
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trive
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verb. Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.

verb. Make or work out a plan for; devise.

verb. Put or send forth.

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