Contrive and Propose

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

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

Propose verb - To set before the mind for consideration.

Usage example: he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

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Contrive and propose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrive" instead a verb "Propose".

way	contrive way	propose way
plan	contrive plan	propose plan

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