- 1
To invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise
- […]I cannot bear the idea of two young women traveling post by themselves. It is highly improper. You must contrive to send somebody.
- Neither do thou imagine that I shall contrive aught against his life.
- 2
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
- 3
To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.
- 4
To spend (time, or a period).obsoletetransitive
syn. becast · cast about