Contrive and Engender

Contrive

Contrive verb - To create or think of by clever use of the imagination.

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

Nearby Words: contrivance, contriving, contriver

Engender

Engender verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

Contrive and engender are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrive" instead a verb "Engender".

Nearby Word: engendering
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