All contrive synonyms

verb contrive

• improvise — to compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation; extemporize: to improvise an acceptance speech.
• concoct — If you concoct an excuse or explanation, you invent one that is not true.
• fabricate — to make by art or skill and labor; construct: The finest craftspeople fabricated this clock.
• devise — If you devise a plan, system, or machine, you have the idea for it and design it.
• dream up — a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
• manipulate — to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner: to manipulate people's feelings.
• manufacture — the making of goods or wares by manual labor or by machinery, especially on a large scale: the manufacture of television sets.
• plot — a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government.
• fashion — a prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc.: the latest fashion in dresses.
• handle — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
• form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
• formulate — to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
• make — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.
• move — to pass from one place or position to another.
• construct — to draw (a line, angle, or figure) so that certain requirements are satisfied
• project — something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
• vamp — a seductive woman who uses her sensuality to exploit men.
• wangle — to bring about, accomplish, or obtain by scheming or underhand methods: to wangle an invitation.
• plan — a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance: battle plans.
• frame — a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.
• hatch — to mark with lines, especially closely set parallel lines, as for shading in drawing or engraving.
• forge — to form by heating and hammering; beat into shape.
• rig — Chiefly Nautical. to put in proper order for working or use. to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with the necessary shrouds, stays, etc. to fit (shrouds, stays, sails, etc.) to the mast, yard, or the like.
• scheme — a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project.
• create — To create something means to cause it to happen or exist.
• manage — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
• wrangle — to argue or dispute, especially in a noisy or angry manner.
• pass — to move past; go by: to pass another car on the road.
• jockey — a person who rides horses professionally in races.
• develop — When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe.
• machinate — Engage in plots and intrigues; scheme.
• cogitate — If you are cogitating, you are thinking deeply about something.
• finagle — to trick, swindle, or cheat (a person) (often followed by out of): He finagled the backers out of a fortune.
• achieve — If you achieve a particular aim or effect, you succeed in doing it or causing it to happen, usually after a lot of effort.
• maneuver — a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
• collude — If one person colludes with another, they co-operate with them secretly or illegally.
• effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
• negotiate — to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
• compass — A compass is an instrument that you use for finding directions. It has a dial and a magnetic needle that always points to the north.
• angle — An angle is the difference in direction between two lines or surfaces. Angles are measured in degrees.
• mastermind — to plan and direct (a usually complex project or activity), especially skillfully: Two colonels had masterminded the revolt.
• arrange — If you arrange an event or meeting, you make plans for it to happen.
• shift — to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange: to shift friends; to shift ideas.
• connive — If one person connives with another to do something, they secretly try to achieve something which will benefit both of them.
• swing — to play (music) in the style of swing.
• intrigue — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
• come up with — If you come up with a plan or idea, you think of it and suggest it.
• cook up — If someone cooks up a dishonest scheme, they plan it.
• make up — the style or manner in which something is made; form; build.
• whip up — to beat with a strap, lash, rod, or the like, especially by way of punishment or chastisement; flog; thrash: Criminals used to be whipped for minor offenses.