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bewerkstelligen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contrive verb To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise

Senses

bewerkstelligen is used for these senses in English:

  • bring about (transitive) To accomplish, to achieve.
  • contrive To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.
  • sort out (transitive) To arrange.

contrive — full definition

  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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