WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / C / contrive contrive verb /kəntraɪv/ 2 syllables 8 letters Scrabble 13 WWF 16 Definitions verb come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort deviseexcogitateforgeformulateinvent verb make or work out a plan for; devise “They contrived to murder their boss” designplanproject verb put or send forth castprojectthrow Look “contrive” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →