Concocted: meaning, definitions and examples

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concocted

 

[ kənˈkɒktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

create story

The term 'concocted' refers to the act of devising or contriving something, often in a skillful or imaginative way. It can imply the creation of a plan, story, or even a dish, often suggesting a degree of creativity or ingenuity. When someone concocts a story, it typically involves fabricating or inventing details that may not be entirely truthful. The word can also be used in culinary contexts when discussing the preparation of food or drink by mixing various ingredients together. Overall, 'concocted' conveys a sense of blending different elements to produce a unique outcome.

Synonyms

contrive, create, devise, fabricate, imagine

Examples of usage

  • She concocted a delicious recipe using leftover ingredients.
  • He concocted an elaborate tale to explain his absence.
  • The scientist concocted a new formula for the experiment.

Translations

Translations of the word "concocted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elaborado

🇮🇳 बनाया हुआ

🇩🇪 ausgedacht

🇮🇩 diciptakan

🇺🇦 вигаданий

🇵🇱 wymyślony

🇯🇵 考案した

🇫🇷 concocté

🇪🇸 elaborado

🇹🇷 hazırlanmış

🇰🇷 조리된

🇸🇦 معدة

🇨🇿 vymyšlený

🇸🇰 vymyslený

🇨🇳 调制的

🇸🇮 pripravljeni

🇮🇸 búin til

🇰🇿 ойлап табылған

🇬🇪 გამოგონილი

🇦🇿 ixtira edilmiş

🇲🇽 elaborado

Etymology

The word 'concocted' originates from the Latin verb 'concoctus', which is the past participle of 'concoquere'. This Latin term is a combination of 'con-', meaning 'together', and 'coquere', meaning 'to cook'. The original sense of the word was closely related to the process of cooking or preparing food through the mixing and combining of different ingredients. Over time, the meaning expanded and evolved into a more general usage referring to the creation of plans, stories, or ideas. The word has been used in English since the late 16th century, taking on connotations of creativity and invention, often with a hint of artifice or deceit when referring to storytelling.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,033, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.