Meaning of the word contrive in English

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contrive

US /kənˈtraɪv/
UK /kənˈtraɪv/

Verb

1.

to arrange a situation or event, or arrange for something to happen, using clever planning:

Example:
Couldn't you contrive a meeting between them? I think they'd really like each other.
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