Concoct: meaning, definitions and examples
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concoct
[ kənˈkɒkt ]
recipe creation
To prepare or make by combining ingredients, especially in an inventive or imaginative way.
Synonyms
create, design, devise, formulate, invent
Examples of usage
- He concocted a delicious new cocktail for the party.
- She concocted a plan to surprise her friend on her birthday.
- The chef concocted a special sauce for the dish.
false story
To make up or fabricate (an excuse, story, etc.), typically with the intention to deceive.
Synonyms
fabricate, fabricate, falsify, forge, invent
Examples of usage
- He concocted a false alibi to avoid getting in trouble.
- She concocted a story about being sick to skip school.
- The suspect concocted a elaborate lie to cover up his crime.
Translations
Translations of the word "concoct" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inventar
- preparar
- misturar
🇮🇳 गढ़ना
- तैयार करना
- मिलाना
🇩🇪 zusammenbrauen
- ausdenken
- mischen
🇮🇩 meramu
- menciptakan
- mencampur
🇺🇦 вигадати
- приготувати
- змішувати
🇵🇱 wymyślać
- przygotować
- mieszać
🇯🇵 でっちあげる
- 調合する
- 混ぜ合わせる
🇫🇷 inventer
- préparer
- mélanger
🇪🇸 inventar
- preparar
- mezclar
🇹🇷 uydurmak
- hazırlamak
- karıştırmak
🇰🇷 지어내다
- 준비하다
- 혼합하다
🇸🇦 اختلق
- حضر
- مزج
🇨🇿 vymyslet
- připravit
- míchat
🇸🇰 vymyslieť
- pripraviť
- miešať
🇨🇳 捏造
- 准备
- 混合
🇸🇮 izumiti
- pripraviti
- mešati
🇮🇸 upphugsa
- undirbúa
- blanda
🇰🇿 ойлап табу
- дайындау
- араластыру
🇬🇪 გამოგონება
- მომზადება
- შერევა
🇦🇿 uydurmaq
- hazırlamaq
- qarışdırmaq
🇲🇽 inventar
- preparar
- mezclar
Word origin
The word 'concoct' originated from the Latin word 'concoquere,' which means 'to digest.' Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to the act of mixing or preparing ingredients. In the English language, 'concoct' has been used since the 16th century to describe the process of creating something by combining various elements. It carries connotations of creativity and ingenuity in both literal and figurative contexts.
See also: concoction.