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concoct

verb
con·​coct | \ kÉ™n-ˈkäkt How to pronounce concoct (audio) , kän-\
concocted; concocting; concocts

Definition of concoct

transitive verb

1 : to prepare by combining raw materials concoct a recipe concocted a tropical fruit smoothie
2 : devise, fabricate concoct an explanation concocted a strategy to take control of the company

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Other Words from concoct

concocter noun
concoctive \ kÉ™n-​ˈkäk-​tiv How to pronounce concoctive (audio) , kän-​ \ adjective

Examples of concoct in a Sentence

The drink was first concocted by a bartender in New York. She concocted a stew from the leftovers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even in the era of Instagram Live and TikTok, KTT draws thousands of users a day, ready to debate the merits of a guest verse or to concoct conspiracy theories about celebrity friendships. Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, "Brockhampton Grows Up," 2 Sep. 2019 There are entire Madison Avenue creative agencies that have yet to concoct a single catch phrase as potent as any of Davis's three gems. Jon Wertheim, SI.com, "How the Influence of Al Davis Shaped the Modern NFL," 27 Aug. 2019 Back in San Francisco, the streets were mostly deserted, as Chronicle reporter Jerry Carroll tried to concoct a local story. Peter Hartlaub, SFChronicle.com, "Apollo 11 moon landing inspired celebrations, strife-free days in San Francisco," 18 July 2019 Despite his defeat at the high court, Trump has forged ahead by ordering the Justice Department to concoct a new theory for putting the citizenship question on the census. Matt Ford, The New Republic, "The War to Empower Rural White Voters Is Bigger Than Trump," 9 July 2019 In some cases, these governments and others have used the systems to target dissidents and LGBTQ citizens, and even to concoct false charges of blasphemy. The New York Review of Books, "Antony Loewenstein," 4 Jan. 2019 Before that, the Dodgers (85-44) spent Thursday night concocting their 12th walk-off win over a less formidable AL East opponent after an eight-inning offensive slumber. Los Angeles Times, "Can the Dodgers win a World Series with Kenley Jansen continuing to struggle as their closer?," 22 Aug. 2019 In the America presented on their news and opinion website, WesternJournal.com, tradition-minded patriots face ceaseless assault by anti-Christian bigots, diseased migrants and race hustlers concocting hate crimes. Justin Bank, New York Times, "Big Tech, a Conservative Provocateur and the Fight Over Disinformation," 21 Aug. 2019 Bob Sutton and Holly Hall Tate were coworkers a few years back when Sutton concocted a great simple syrup recipe to make old-fashioned cocktails easy. Tracy Maness, Houston Chronicle, "Five Houston-area companies compete in H-E-B food contest," 9 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of concoct

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for concoct

Latin concoctus, past participle of concoquere to cook together, from com- + coquere to cook — more at cook

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concoct

verb

English Language Learners Definition of concoct

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

concoct

verb
con·​coct | \ kÉ™n-ˈkäkt How to pronounce concoct (audio) , kän-\
concocted; concocting

Kids Definition of concoct

1 : to prepare (as food) by putting several different things together
2 : to make up : devise concoct a plan

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