contrived

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb make or work out a plan for; devise
  2. verb come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
  3. verb put or send forth

Synonyms

plan, project, contrive, design

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