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Definition contrive in British English

contrive verb

verb
/kənˈtraɪv/
Example

They would have to contrive a meeting.

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1.1

to succeed in doing something, especially something difficult

Example

We contrived to have an enjoyable holiday in spite of the rain.

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2

to invent or make something in a clever or unusual way

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Definition contrive in British English