Definition of Contrive

Verb: contrive kun'trIv

Make or work out a plan for; devise
"They contrived to murder their boss";
- plan, project, design
Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
"contrive a way to measure the speed of light";
- invent, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge
Put or send forth
"contrive a spell";
- project, cast, throw