Contrive and Throw

Contrive

Contrive verb - Put or send forth.

Throw is a synonym for contrive. In some cases you can use "Throw" instead a verb "Contrive".

Nearby Words: contrivance, contriving, contriver

Throw

Throw verb - Put or send forth.
Usage example: She threw the flashlight beam into the corner

Contrive is a synonym for throw. Sometimes you can use "Contrive" instead a verb "Throw".

Nearby Words: thrown, throwing, thrower

Common collocations

way contrive way throw way
everyone contrive everyone throw everyone
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