Contrive and Govern

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

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

Govern verb - To exercise authority or power over.

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Contrive and govern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrive" instead a verb "Govern".

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