contrive

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise

   […]I cannot bear the idea of two young women traveling post by themselves. It is highly improper. You must contrive to send somebody.

2. 2
   verb

   to come up with an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle after a mental effort

3. 3
   verb

   to put or send forth

4. 4
   verb

   to make or work out a plan for

5. 5
   verb

   To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.

6. 6
   verb

   To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.

7. 7
   verb

   To spend (time, or a period).

Etymology

From Middle English contreve (“to invent”), from Old French controver (Modern French controuver), from trover (“to find”) (French trouver).