NSW Opportunity Class
Contrive
verb/kun-TRYVE/
To cleverly plan or invent a way to do something, often with difficulty.
In contextShe contrived to finish the model just before the bell rang.
Remember it
'Contrive' hides 'con-trick' vibes - a clever scheme thought up on purpose.
Use it well
Use for cleverly arranging something, sometimes with a hint it feels forced.