contrive - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

Synonyms

• contrive
• devise
• excogitate
• forge
• formulate
• invent

More generic

• create by mental act
• create mentally

Verb

put or send forth

Synonyms

• cast
• contrive
• project
• throw

More generic

• direct
• send

More specific

• shoot

Verb

make or work out a plan for; devise

Synonyms

• contrive
• design
• plan
• project

More generic

• create by mental act
• create mentally

More specific

• concert
• map
• map out
• plot

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