Contriver and Copier

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Contriver noun - One who creates or introduces something new.

Usage example: a contriver of yet another piece of exercise equipment guaranteed to take off the pounds

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Copier is an antonym for contriver.

Copier noun - Apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material.

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Contriver is an antonym for copier.

Nearby Words: copy, copied

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