Definition of contrive

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • contrive is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • contrive is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • contrive is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of contrive


  • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. devise
    2. excogitate
    3. forge
    4. formulate
    5. invent
  • make or work out a plan for; devise (verb)

    Examples

    1. They contrived to murder their boss

    Synonyms

    1. design
    2. plan
    3. project
  • put or send forth (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cast
    2. project
    3. throw

See definition of contrive in Merriam Webster