contrive

verb

1. 1

   come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

   excogitate a way to measure the speed of light

2. 2

   put or send forth

   She threw the flashlight beam into the corner

   The setting sun threw long shadows

3. 3

   make or work out a plan for; devise

   They contrived to murder their boss

   design a new sales strategy