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Synonyms for CONTRIVED: strained, mock, unnatural, false, fake, exaggerated, simulated, artificial; Antonyms of CONTRIVED: spontaneous, natural, genuine, real, unaffected, artless, realistic, true.
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The meaning of CONTRIVED is having an unnatural or false...
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contrives, contriving, contrived. definition: to plan in a clever way; invent. I contrived a surprise birthday party for both of my friends. He contrived a story about what he saw on the way home. synonyms: create, devise, invent. similar words: brew, dream up, imagine, maneuver, plan, scheme, think up.
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6th Grade. Context Clues. Define the meaning of unknown words by using context clues and the author’s use of definition, restatement and example. Apply knowledge of connotation and denotation to determine the meaning of words. Identify analogies and other word relationships, including synonyms and antonyms, to determine the meaning of words.
Determine the Meaning of Words Using Synonyms in Context In this vocabulary-building worksheet, students will read several short paragraphs and identify and match familiar words with their lesser known synonyms.
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The adjective contrived describes something that is artificially planned, especially in an obvious way, so it comes across as faked or forced. It's not just drama that can come off as contrived. Someone's speech habits, wardrobe, or even personality can seem contrived.
