contriving

Meanings

• making or causing something to happen, especially in a secret or deceitful way.

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Synonyms

becast , cast about , hatch , plan , plot , scheme

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Rhymes

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Homonyms

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1. Contrive (en) : To make or cause something to happen, especially in a secret or deceitful way.
   

2. Contrive (fr) : To devise, to plan, to plot.
   

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Homophones

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Variants

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contrive , contrived , contriver , contrivers , contrives , contriving

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Forms

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Etymology

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The word 'contriving' comes from the Old French word 'contriver' which means 'to devise, to plan, to plot'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manipulation: The term 'manipulation' is closely related to the concept of 'contriving'. Both terms refer to the act of deliberately manipulating or influencing someone or something to achieve a desired outcome.

2. Scheming: The term 'scheming' is also related to the concept of 'contriving'. Both terms refer to the act of deliberately planning or plotting to achieve a desired outcome, often involving secrecy or deception.

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Culture

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The term 'contriving' has been used in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, the word 'contriving' is often used to describe characters who are plotting or scheming to achieve their goals. In art, the term 'contriving' is sometimes used to describe works of art that are deliberately created to manipulate the viewer's emotions or perceptions. In music, the term 'contriving' is sometimes used to describe songs or compositions that are deliberately crafted to manipulate the listener's emotions or perceptions.

How to Memorize "contriving"

1. visualize
   

   - To remember the definition of 'contriving', visualize the word in your mind and associate it with the definition: 'To make or cause something to happen, especially in a secret or deceitful way.'.

2. associate
   

   - To remember the definition of 'contriving', associate the definition with a real-life example: 'A person who is contriving to get a promotion at work might secretly take credit for someone else's idea during a team meeting, or they might manipulate their boss's emotions by praising them excessively and making them feel indispensable.'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the definition of 'contriving', use a mnemonic device such as an acronym or a sentence: 'Contriving: Cunning, Treacherous, Hiding, Veiling, Intending, Plotting, Scheming, Manipulating, Influencing, Deceiving, and Lying.'.

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