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1
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination<contrived abstract metal sculptures using old household utensils>— see invent
2
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends<the mischievous boys were always contriving and trying to pull the prank that would be the talk of the school>— see plot
3
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care<contrived a way of helping the needy family without their knowing it>— see engineer
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