CONTRIVES Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word contrives. (close relations)
Definition of CONTRIVES
contriving
Best Alternative Words for CONTRIVES
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arranges | verbv | |||||||
verb • put into a proper or systematic order • make arrangements for • plan, organize, and carry out (an event) • set (printed matter) into a specific format • arrange attractively • adapt for performance in a different way • arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events | ||||||||
concocts | verbv | |||||||
verb • make a concoction (of) by mixing • prepare or cook by mixing ingredients • invent • devise or invent | ||||||||
constructs | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances verb • make by combining materials and parts • put together out of artificial or natural components or parts • draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions • create by linking linguistic units • create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts • reassemble mentally | ||||||||
creates | verbv | |||||||
verb • make or cause to be or to become • bring into existence • pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity • invest with a new title, office, or rank • create by artistic means • create or manufacture a man-made product | ||||||||
designs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) • an arrangement scheme • something intended as a guide for making something else • a decorative or artistic work • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something • the creation of something in the mind verb • make or work out a plan for; devise • plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect • create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form • create designs • conceive or fashion in the mind; invent • intend or have as a purpose | ||||||||
devises | verbv | |||||||
noun • a will disposing of real property • (law) a gift of real property by will verb • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • arrange by systematic planning and united effort • give by will, especially real property | ||||||||
engineers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems • the operator of a railway locomotive verb • design as an engineer • plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | ||||||||
fabricates | verbv | |||||||
verb • put together out of artificial or natural components or parts • concoct something artificial or untrue | ||||||||
formulates | verbv | |||||||
verb • elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • put into words or an expression • prepare according to a formula | ||||||||
invents | verbv | |||||||
verb • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • concoct something artificial or untrue | ||||||||
manages | verbv | |||||||
verb • be successful; achieve a goal • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • watch and direct • achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods • carry on or function • handle effectively | ||||||||
manufactures | verbv | |||||||
noun • the organized action of making of goods and services for sale • the act of making something (a product) from raw materials verb • put together out of artificial or natural components or parts • concoct something artificial or untrue • produce naturally • create or produce in a mechanical way | ||||||||
orchestrates | verbv | |||||||
verb • write an orchestra score for • plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | ||||||||
organizes | verbv | |||||||
verb • create (as an entity) • cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea • plan and direct (a complex undertaking) • bring order and organization to • arrange by systematic planning and united effort • form or join a union | ||||||||
plans | nounn | |||||||
noun • a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished • an arrangement scheme • scale drawing of a structure verb • have the will and intention to carry out some action • make plans for something • make or work out a plan for; devise • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form | ||||||||
schemes | nounn | |||||||
noun • an elaborate and systematic plan of action • a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery • a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole • an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner • devise a system or form a scheme for | ||||||||
plan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished • an arrangement scheme • scale drawing of a structure verb • have the will and intention to carry out some action • make plans for something • make or work out a plan for; devise • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form | ||||||||
hatch | verbv | |||||||
noun • the production of young from an egg • shading consisting of multiple crossing lines • a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open • a movable barrier covering a hatchway verb • emerge from the eggs • devise or invent • inlay with narrow strips or lines of a different substance such as gold or silver, for the purpose of decorating • draw, cut, or engrave lines, usually parallel, on metal, wood, or paper • sit on (eggs) | ||||||||
plot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) • a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation • the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc. • a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object verb • plan secretly, usually something illegal • make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed • make a plot of • devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet) | ||||||||
project | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted • a planned undertaking verb • communicate vividly • extend out or project in space • transfer (ideas or principles) from one domain into another • project on a screen • cause to be heard • draw a projection of • make or work out a plan for; devise • present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc. • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • put or send forth • throw, send, or cast forward • regard as objective | ||||||||