Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Contrives.
Contrives - as a verb
Make or work out a plan for; devise
Example: "They contrived to murder their boss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
design8plan6project18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create by mental actcreate mentallyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Example: "Excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devise10excogitate20forge9formulate14invent9Example Sentences
"She contrives elaborate schemes to get what she wants."
"He contrives to keep his true intentions hidden."
"The magician contrives an illusion that baffles the audience."
"She contrives to make her voice louder than everyone else's."
"He contrives a clever plan to escape from the prison."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contrives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is CONTRIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contrives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is CONTRIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contrives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
