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How to Pronounce contrive?

Correct pronunciation for the word "contrive" is [kəntɹˈa͡ɪv], [kəntɹˈa‍ɪv], [k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_v].

Definition of contrive

  1. To scheme or devise.
  2. To devise; to plan.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

What is the present tense of Contrive?

  • The personal forms of the verb "contrive" in the present tense are:

  • - I contrive

  • - You contrive

  • - He/she/it contrives

  • - We contrive

  • - You (plural) contrive

  • - They contrive
  • What is the past tense of Contrive?

  • The past tense forms of the verb "contrive" in the personal forms are:

  • - I contrived

  • - You contrived

  • - He/she/it contrived

  • - We contrived

  • - You contrived

  • - They contrived
  • What is the adverb for contrive?

    The adverb form of "contrive" is "contrivedly".

    What is the adjective for contrive?

    The adjective form of the word "contrive" is "contrived".

    Usage over time for contrive:

    This graph shows how "contrive" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

    What is the plural form of contrive?

    The plural form of the word "contrive" is "contrives"

    What is the singular form of contrive?

    The singular form of the word "contrive" is "contriver"

    Synonyms for Contrive:

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