concoct

[US]/kən'kɒkt/
[UK]/kən'kɑkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. fabricate; mix together to make; blend; devise.

Phrases & Collocations

concoct a plan

concoct a story

concoct a recipe

concoct a potion

concoct a lie

Example Sentences

concoct a splendid meal

concoct a mystery story.

concoct an excuse for being late

concoct something to eat

Between them they concocted a letter.

she began to concoct a dinner likely to appeal to him.

his cronies concocted a simple plan.

He'll surround himself with the finest lawyers money can buy - and they'll concoct a doozy of an insanity plea.

The candidate responded sharply to the long list of detractions concocted by his opponent.

He concocted a story about working late at the office,but I knew he was going drinking with his brother.

Photo Gallery: Enchanting Florence Birthplace of an Italian specialty: Florence's Caffé Giacosa is where the Negroni cocktail was concocted—and where it is still served today.

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