Main entry: devise, contrive, excogitate, forge, formulate, invent
Definition: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Usage: excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
Main entry: cast, contrive, throw, project
Definition: put or send forth
Usage: She threw the flashlight beam into the corner; The setting sun threw long shadows; cast a spell; cast a warm light
Main entry: contrive, design, project, plan
Definition: make or work out a plan for; devise
Usage: They contrived to murder their boss; design a new sales strategy; plan an attack