design vs contrive

contrive vs design

design is a noun but contrive is not a noun.

design and contrive both are verbs.

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

As verbs, design and contrive are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of design include plan, project.

design (noun)	contrive (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

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

Difference between design and contrive

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