NSW Opportunity Class

Learn “Contrive

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Contrive

verb/kun-TRYVE/

To cleverly plan or invent a way to do something, often with difficulty.

She contrived to finish the model just before the bell rang.

'Contrive' hides 'con-trick' vibes - a clever scheme thought up on purpose.

Use for cleverly arranging something, sometimes with a hint it feels forced.