contrive vs plan

contrive is not a noun while plan is a noun.

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

As verbs, contrive and plan are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of contrive include design, project.

contrive (noun)	plan (noun)
	scale drawing of a structure
	a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
	an arrangement scheme

contrive (verb)	plan (verb)
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort	make plans for something
make or work out a plan for; devise	have the will and intention to carry out some action
put or send forth	make or work out a plan for; devise