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   Con·coct

   /kənˈkäk(t)/

   

   verb

   • 1. make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients: "they concoct relish from corn that is so naturally sweet no extra sugar is needed" Similar preparemakeput togetherassemblecookinformal:fixrustle upknock up
   • ▪ create or devise (a story or plan): "they concocted a preposterous but entertaining story" Similar make upthink updream upfabricateinventcontrivemanufacturetrump updevisecreateformformulatefashionforgehatchbrewplotschemeinformal:cook up

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin concoct-, literally ‘cooked together’, from concoquere. The original sense was ‘refine metals or minerals by heating’, later ‘cook’.

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   • 1. concocter noun

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   What does concoct mean?

   • preparar, misturar, inventar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CONCOCT definition: 1. to invent a story or explanation in order to deceive someone: 2. to make something unusual…. Learn more.

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   What does concoct mean in a sentence?

   • If you concoct an excuse or explanation, you invent one that is not true. The prisoner concocted the story to get a lighter sentence. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. 2 senses: 1. to make by combining different ingredients 2. to invent; make up; contrive....

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   What is concoct verb?

   • Definition of concoct verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary concoct something to make something, especially food or a drink, by mixing different things The soup was concocted from up to a dozen different kinds of fish. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!

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   What is the meaning of concoction?

   • Derivation: concoction(the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components) concoction(an occurrence of an unusual mixture) Sense 2 Meaning: Prepare or cook by mixing ingredients Classified under: Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing Synonyms: concoct; cook up Context example:

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   CONCOCT definition: 1. to invent a story or explanation in order to deceive someone: 2. to make something unusual…. Learn more.

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   Definition of concoct verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   concoct something to invent a story, an excuse, etc. or create a plan, especially for a dishonest purpose synonym cook up, make up. She concocted some elaborate story to explain her absence. Definition of concoct verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   4 days ago · concoct in American English. (kɑnˈkɑkt, kən-) transitive verb. 1. to prepare or make by combining ingredients, esp. in cookery. to concoct a meal from leftovers. 2. to devise; make up; contrive. to concoct an excuse.

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   1. to prepare or make by combining ingredients: to concoct a meal from leftovers. 2. to devise; contrive: to concoct an excuse. [1525–35; < Latin concoctus, past participle of concoquere to cook down, digest] con•coc′tive, adj.

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   CONCOCT meaning: 1 : to make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together; 2 : to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone.

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   The meaning of CONCOCT is to prepare by combining raw materials. How to use concoct in a sentence.