contrive
gb/kəntɹˈaɪv/ us/kəntɹˈaɪv/
C1
Engleză
~ 8900
sikerül, kitalál, kidolgoz, megrendez, kimódol
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
sikerül
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
to contrive to [verb]
Despite the chaos, she contrived to finish the report before the deadline.
A káosz ellenére sikerült határidő előtt befejeznie a jelentést.
He somehow contrived to offend everyone in the room within ten minutes.
Valahogy sikerült tíz percen belül megsértenie a szobában mindenkit.
They contrived to meet in secret, even though their schedules were completely full.
The company contrived to stay profitable during the crisis by cutting costs aggressively.
The director contrived to keep the project alive, even after the funding was cut.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She contrived to pass the exam, even though she had little time to study.
Sikerült átmennie a vizsgán, pedig kevés ideje volt tanulni.
He contrived to get a ticket for the sold-out concert.
Sikerült jegyet szereznie a teltházas koncertre.
They contrived to meet every week, even when they were very busy.
He contrived to finish the work before his boss came back.
We contrived to stay calm when the power went out.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often use "contrive" where simple words like "manage" or "succeed" are more natural in everyday speech. "Contrive" is quite formal and often implies the result was unexpected, difficult, or required cleverness. Also, learners sometimes say *"contrive doing"* instead of the more natural "contrive to do" in this sense.
Sens
manage to do something difficult
Colocații
contrive to escape
|contrive to lose
|contrive to win
|somehow contrive to
|contrive to survive
|contrive to make
Sinonime
manage (More common and neutral; does not suggest cleverness or unlikeliness as strongly as "contrive".)
|
succeed (Focuses on the positive result, without the slight sense of surprise or improbability in "contrive".)
Antonime
fail (Direct opposite, as it means not to succeed in doing what you intended.)
Teme
work
|daily life
|effort
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To succeed in doing something that is difficult or not very likely, often by being clever or trying hard.
To succeed in doing or achieving something, especially something difficult, unlikely, or done with some effort or cleverness.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Tipar de utilizare:
to contrive [a plan / a way / a method / a device]
The team contrived a simple device to filter the water using only basic materials.
A csapat egy egyszerű szerkezetet talált ki a víz szűrésére, csupán alapanyagok felhasználásával.
She contrived a clever plan to reduce waste in the office.
Kitalált egy okos tervet az irodai hulladék csökkentésére.
The hackers contrived a method to bypass the security system.
He contrived a story to explain why he had missed the meeting.
Scientists contrived a new technique for storing solar energy.
Exemple pentru cursanți
They contrived a plan to save more money.
Kitaláltak egy tervet, hogy több pénzt takarítsanak meg.
She contrived a new way to teach the children.
Kitalált egy új módszert a gyerekek tanítására.
The engineer contrived a simple machine to lift the boxes.
He contrived a story to make his friend feel better.
We contrived a method to share the work fairly.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse "contrive" with "contribute" or "construct" because of similar spelling. They may also overuse it where "plan" or "create" would be more natural in normal conversation. "Contrive" often has a slightly formal or sometimes negative flavor, especially when the plan is dishonest or artificial.
Sens
devise or invent something
Colocații
contrive a plan
|contrive a way
|contrive a method
|cleverly contrived
|carefully contrived
|contrive a device
Sinonime
devise (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and neutral in both technical and general contexts.)
|
engineer (Suggests designing or arranging something complex, sometimes with a hint of manipulation like "contrive.")
Antonime
improvise (Opposite in that "improvise" means to do something without prior planning, while "contrive" implies careful planning or invention.)
Teme
planning
|creativity
|problem solving
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To think of and create a plan, idea, or way of doing something, often in a smart or careful way.
To devise, plan, or invent a method, system, plan, or device, especially by using skill, cleverness, or creativity.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
3
Tipar de utilizare:
to contrive [a meeting / a scene / an outcome]
The meeting between the two leaders was clearly contrived to appear accidental.
A két vezető találkozóját nyilván úgy rendezték meg, hogy véletlennek tűnjön.
Critics complained that the film’s happy ending felt contrived and unconvincing.
A kritikusok szerint a film boldog befejezése mesterkéltnek és meggyőzőtlennek hatott.
He contrived an awkward silence so that his comment would have more impact.
The author contrives a series of coincidences to bring the characters together.
Their reunion seemed so perfectly timed that it almost appeared contrived.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The surprise party was contrived by his friends, not really a surprise.
A meglepetéspartit a barátai rendezték meg, ezért nem is volt igazi meglepetés.
The story’s ending feels contrived, not real.
A történet vége erőltetettnek hat, nem életszerűnek.
The boss contrived a meeting so the two workers would talk.
Their chance meeting in the café was actually contrived.
The joke sounded contrived and not very funny.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often know the adjective "contrived" (for example, "a contrived story") but are unsure how the verb is used. In this sense, the subject is usually a person (or writer, director, etc.) who deliberately arranges something that ends up feeling fake. It is not used for naturally occurring events.
Sens
arrange something in an artificial way
Colocații
contrive a meeting
|carefully contrived scene
|contrive an excuse
|contrive an outcome
|plot is contrived
|events were contrived
Sinonime
engineer (Also suggests arranging something behind the scenes; lacks the strong "unnatural" or "forced" feeling of "contrive" in this sense.)
|
orchestrate (Emphasizes careful coordination; can be neutral or positive, whereas "contrive" here often sounds critical.)
Antonime
let happen naturally (Describes the opposite approach: not arranging or forcing events, but allowing them to develop on their own.)
Teme
deception
|art
|media
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To make something happen on purpose in a way that feels fake or not natural.
To deliberately arrange an event, situation, or outcome in a way that seems artificial, forced, or not natural.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
contrive
IPA
GB/kəntɹˈaɪv/
US/kəntɹˈaɪv/
Silabe și accent
con - trive (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (trive)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: contrive
- 3rd Person Singular: contrives
- Present Participle: contriving
- Past: contrived
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
contrives
verb
contriving
verb
contrived
verb
Core family
contrivance
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
uncontrived
adjective
Expresii
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