Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Contriving.
Contriving - as a verb
Make or work out a plan for; devise
Example: "They contrived to murder their boss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
design8plan6project18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create by mental actcreate mentallyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Example: "Excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devise10excogitate20forge9formulate14invent9Contriving - as a noun
The act of one who contrives.
Example Sentences
"He was contriving a plan to escape from prison."
"The students were contriving a way to cheat on the exam."
"She was contriving an excuse to skip the meeting."
"The chef was contriving a new recipe for the restaurant."
"They were contriving a scheme to deceive their competitors."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRIVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contriving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRIVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is CONTRIVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contriving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRIVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is CONTRIVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contriving is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRIVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
