Contrive and Prepare

Contrive

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

Prepare is a synonym for contrive in devise topic. In some cases you can use "Prepare" instead a verb "Contrive".

Nearby Words: contrivance, contriving, contriver

Prepare

Prepare verb - To work out the details of (something) in advance.
Usage example: preparing an escape route in case of a fire

Contrive is a synonym for prepare in make or get ready topic. Sometimes you can use "Contrive" instead a verb "Prepare", if it concerns topics such as arrange, devise.

Common collocations

way contrive way prepare way
plan contrive plan prepare plan
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