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Contrive (Verb)

Put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The street artists contrived an otherworldly glow by positioning the lanterns just so, casting an ethereal aura over the night market.
The room was darkened, and a few well-placed candles contrived a warm, inviting light around the dinner table.
As sunset approached, the arrangement of clouds contrived a kaleidoscope of colors across the sky.
The concert hall's innovative lighting designers contrived a dazzling display of shifting colors and patterns, complementing the performance on stage.
With clever positioning, the photographer contrived a warm, golden light to illuminate the couple's faces in the portrait.

Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The scientists spent years trying to contrive a new theory to explain the strange phenomenon observed in space.
After hours of brainstorming, the team finally managed to contrive a creative solution to their problem.
She tried to contrive an excuse for not attending the party, but it sounded unconvincing.
They spent months researching and collaborating to contrive a more efficient engine design.
He took a few moments to contrive a plan to sneak into the abandoned building without getting caught.