Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - contrive
Contrive
contrive
kənˈtraɪv v.tr. 1 devise; plan or make resourcefully or withskill. 2 (often foll. by to + infin.) manage (contrived to make matters worse). øøcontrivable adj. contriver n. [ME f. OF controver find, imagine f. med.L contropare compare]