Contrive and Gird

Contrive

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

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

Nearby Words: contrivance, contriving, contriver

Gird

Gird verb - To encircle or bind with or as if with a belt.

Contrive and gird are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrive" instead a verb "Gird".

Nearby Words: girdled, girdle, girded, girding

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