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In some senses, contrive is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
verb
To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise
[…]I cannot bear the idea of two young women traveling post by themselves. It is highly improper. You must contrive to send somebody.
Neither do thou imagine that I shall contrive aught against his life.
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.
To spend (time, or a period).