Contrive meaning and example sentences

Learning Contrive in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Contrive: Planlamak, kurmak (dolap)

Example sentences

  • The protagonist managed to contrive a clever escape plan despite being under constant surveillance.
  • The protagonist managed to contrive a clever escape plan despite being under constant surveillance. (Başkarakter, sürekli gözetim altında olmasına rağmen zekice bir kaçış planı kurmayı başardı.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Contrive when the meaning is "Planlamak, kurmak (dolap)".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Contrive with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.