contrive contrive /kənˈtraɪv/

verb

1. () Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort  ( excogitate , contrive , forge , devise , formulate , invent )
   come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
    Excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
   excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
   
2. () Make or work out a plan for; devise  ( contrive , project , plan , design )
   make or work out a plan for; devise
    They contrived to murder their boss
   They contrived to murder their boss
    Design a new sales strategy
   design a new sales strategy
    Plan an attack
   plan an attack
   
3. Put or send forth  ( contrive , project , throw , cast )
   put or send forth
    She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
   She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
    The setting sun threw long shadows
   The setting sun threw long shadows
    Cast a spell
   cast a spell
    Cast a warm light
   cast a warm light