Contrive
Contrive verb - To create or think of by clever use of the imagination.
Usage example: contrived abstract metal sculptures using old household utensils
Cook up is a synonym for contrive in invent topic. In some cases you can use "Cook up" instead a verb "Contrive", when it comes to topics like make, wangle. informal substitute
Cook up
Cook up verb - To create or think of by clever use of the imagination.
Usage example: cooked up a scheme to get out of doing the dishes
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