contrive vs design

design vs contrive

contrive is not a noun while design is a noun.

contrive and design both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contrive	No	No	Yes	No
design	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, contrive and design are synonyms defined as:

contrive and design: make or work out a plan for; devise

Other synonyms of contrive include plan, project.

contrive (noun)	design (noun)
	the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
	a decorative or artistic work
	a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
	the creation of something in the mind
	an arrangement scheme
	something intended as a guide for making something else
	an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

contrive (verb)	design (verb)
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort	plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
make or work out a plan for; devise	intend or have as a purpose
put or send forth	create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
	make or work out a plan for; devise
	create designs
	conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

Difference between contrive and design

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