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