Contrive (verb)

1. To plan or scheme (something) with skill and intent.
2. To manage to bring about (a particular situation or outcome) by planning or scheming.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french controuver, from con- "with" + trouver "find".

Examples:

1. She contrived a way to get out of the meeting.
2. He contrived to make it look like an accident.
3. The company contrived to make a profit despite the economic downturn.
4. They contrived a plan to steal the painting.
5. She contrived to avoid speaking to him at the party.