concoct
[verb]
Synonyms: make up, brew, contrive, devise, formulate, hatch, invent, prepare, think up

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Related Words: conceive, envisage, envision, create, discover, originate

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con‧coct /kənˈkɒkt $ -ˈkɑːkt/ verb [transitive]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: past participle of concoquere 'to cook together', from com- ( ⇒ COM-) + coquere 'to cook']

1. to invent a clever story, excuse, or plan, especially in order to deceive someone:
John concocted an elaborate excuse for being late.

2. to make something, especially food or drink, by mixing different things, especially things that are not usually combined:
Jean concocted a great meal from the leftovers.

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