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contrive in German

contrive in German is ersinnen, entwerfen, bewerkstelligen — contrive means to invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise.

contrive in German

ersinnen
verb
entwerfen
verb
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
bewerkstelligen
verb
To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.

What does "contrive" mean?

  1. verb To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise
  2. verb To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
  3. verb To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.
  4. verb To spend (time, or a period).
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What is "contrive" in German?

"contrive" in German is ersinnen, entwerfen, bewerkstelligen. contrive means: To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise

Are there other ways to say "contrive" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "contrive": ersinnen, entwerfen, bewerkstelligen.

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