contrive vs project

contrive is not a noun while project is a noun.

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

As verbs, contrive and project are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of contrive include design, plan.

As verbs, contrive and project are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of contrive include cast, throw.

contrive (noun)	project (noun)
	any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
	a planned undertaking

contrive (verb)	project (verb)
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort	present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
make or work out a plan for; devise	regard as objective
put or send forth	communicate vividly
	throw, send, or cast forward
	transfer (ideas or principles) from one domain into another
	imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
	make or work out a plan for; devise
	put or send forth
	draw a projection of
	cause to be heard
	project on a screen
	extend out or project in space