"Contrive" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"contrive" Definition
- contrive to do something to manage to do something despite difficulties
- contrive something to succeed in making something happen despite difficulties
- contrive something to think of or make something, for example a plan or a machine, in a clever way
"contrive" Synonyms & Antonyms
"contrive" synonyms:
- devise,
- concoct,
- fabricate,
- manufacture,
- construct,
- create,
- engineer,
- design,
- plan,
- plot,
- invent,
- formulate,
- frame,
- orchestrate,
- scheme,
- stage-manage,
- wangle,
- cook-up,
- excogitate
"contrive" antonyms:
- break,
- demolish,
- destroy,
- discourage,
- disorganize,
- dissuade,
- forget,
- neglect,
- raze,
- ruin,
- stop,
- waste,
- wreck,
- ignore,
- disarrange,
- leave-alone,
- disorder,
- halt,
- end