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contrive

/kənˈtraɪv/

Translations

contriveverb

contrived

Past Simple

contrived

Past Participle

contriving

Gerund

/kənˈtraɪv/

She contrived to finish the project on time despite the setbacks.

Она умудрилась закончить проект вовремя, несмотря на трудности.

They contrived a plan to surprise their friend on his birthday.

Они замышляли план, чтобы удивить своего друга на его день рождения.

He managed to contrive a new device for the experiment.

Ему удалось изобрести новое устройство для эксперимента.

Synonyms

contriveverb

To plan with ingenuity; to devise or invent.

She managed to contrive a way to get the project done on time despite the setbacks.

To bring about or manage by a plan or scheme.

He contrived to meet her at the coffee shop by pretending it was a coincidence.