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1. contrive

verb. ['kənˈtraɪv'] come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.

Etymology

  • contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Contrive

  • deprive
  • survive
  • strive
  • revive
  • connive
  • thrive
  • o'five
  • drive
  • dr.
  • derive
  • clyve
  • clive
  • alive
  • vive
  • shive
  • live
  • jive
  • hive
  • five
  • dive
  • arrive
  • i've

2. contrive

verb. ['kənˈtraɪv'] make or work out a plan for; devise.

Etymology

  • contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. contrive

verb. ['kənˈtraɪv'] put or send forth.

Etymology

  • contreve (Middle English (1100-1500))