engendrar, maquinar, conseguir
1. To create or bring about something through skill, ingenuity, or effort
She contrived a way to solve the problem with limited resources.
Ela engendrou uma maneira de resolver o problema com recursos limitados.
2. To devise or plan something, often in a scheming or cunning manner
They contrived a plot to deceive the investors.
Eles maquinaram um plano para enganar os investidores.
3. To manage or arrange to do something, despite difficulties
He contrived to arrive on time despite the traffic.
Ele conseguiu chegar a tempo apesar do trânsito.
Related Idioms & Phrases
contrive to do something - conseguir fazer algo apesar das dificuldades
contrive an excuse - inventar uma desculpa
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