contrive
/kənˈtɹaɪv/verb
High School
1
To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise
2
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
3
To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.
4
To spend (time, or a period).
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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