con·trive 
/kənˈtraɪv/ verb
con·trives; con·trived; con·triv·ing /kənˈtraɪv/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to form or think of (a plan, method, etc.)
▪ The prisoners contrived a way to escape. 2 : to form or make (something) in a skillful or clever way
▪ Native Americans contrived [=designed] weapons out of stone, wood, and bone. 3 : to make (something) happen in a clever way or with difficulty
▪ He contrived a meeting with the president. — often followed by to + verb ▪ She contrived [=managed] to make it to the airport in time.
▪ The prisoners contrived a way to escape.
▪ Native Americans contrived [=designed] weapons out of stone, wood, and bone.
▪ He contrived a meeting with the president. — often followed by to + verb ▪ She contrived [=managed] to make it to the airport in time.
