contrive

/kənˈtɹaɪv/verb

To think up or work out something cleverly; to devise a plan.

Example sentence

“They contrived a way to fit four beds into the tiny cabin.”

The adjective 'contrived' is usually negative, describing plots and situations that feel forced and unnatural.

Related words

controllerA person or device that directs or manages something.contriteTruly sorry and regretful about something you have done wrong.conundrumA puzzle or problem that is hard to solve.contractA formal agreement, usually written, in which two or more parties promise to carry out specific work or duties.convergeTo move toward one another or toward the same point; to come together.continentOne of the earth's largest unbroken landmasses, usually separated from the others by oceans or major geographical features, sometimes counted together with its shelves and nearby islands.