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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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   Where does the word concoction come from?

   • If the word concoction makes you think of steaming caldrons or liquids bubbling in test tubes, you’ll be amused to know that it comes from a Latin word for “digestion.” Yum! On summer days, children sometimes concoct imaginative stews from grass, leaves and dirt.

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   What is the meaning of concoct?

   • Pronunciation (US): • CONCOCT (verb) The verb CONCOCT has 4 senses: 1. make a concoction (of) by mixing 2. prepare or cook by mixing ingredients 3. invent 4. devise or invent Familiarity information: CONCOCT used as a verb is uncommon.

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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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   What do children concoct?

   • Yum! On summer days, children sometimes concoct imaginative stews from grass, leaves and dirt. They may also concoct lies to explain why they tried feeding such concoctions to their little sister. "Concoct."

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   Concoct means to prepare or make by combining ingredients, especially in cooking, or to devise, make up, or contrive. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of concoct with examples from various sources.

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   Concoct is a verb that means to make something, usually food, by adding several different parts together, often in a way that is original or not planned. It can also mean to invent an excuse, explanation, or story in order to deceive someone. See examples, synonyms, antonyms, and translations of concoct.

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   Concoct is a verb that means to make something, usually food, by adding several different parts together, often in a way that is original or not planned. It can also mean to invent an excuse, explanation, or story in order to deceive someone. See more definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of concoct.

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   concoct: 1 v make a concoction (of) by mixing Type of: amalgamate , commix , mingle , mix , unify to bring or combine together or with something else v prepare or cook by mixing ingredients “ concoct a strange mixture” Synonyms: cook up Type of: cook , fix , make , prepare , ready prepare for eating by applying heat v invent Synonyms: trump up ...

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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.