Contrive means to plan or scheme to bring about a particular outcome. Here are some examples of how the word is used in sentences: ^{wordhippo.com 1 2}

• The prisoners contrived a way to escape. ^{merriam-webster.com 2}
• He contrived a meeting with the president. ^{merriam-webster.com 2}
• The bread I was able to eat, but could not contrive to drink the swill. ^{wordhippo.com 1}
• Forestall your opponent by seizing what he holds dear, and subtly contrive to time his arrival on the ground. ^{wordhippo.com 1}
• Pavilliard and I contrive to retrench out of my other expenses. ^{wordhippo.com 1}