Contrive and Command

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Contrive verb - To plan out usually with subtle skill or care.

Usage example: contrived a way of helping the needy family without their knowing it

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Command and contrive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Command" instead a verb "Contrive".

Command verb - To issue orders to (someone) by right of authority.

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Contrive and command are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrive" instead a verb "Command".

way	contrive way	command way
times	contrive times	command times

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