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Definition of concoct

concoct

/kənˈkɑːkt/
con · coct
Adjective:concocted
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Past Simple:concocted
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Past Participle:concocted
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Present Participle:concocting
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concoct Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To invent, devise, or fabricate an elaborate story, excuse, or plan, often for a deceptive or clever purpose.

Example

"The students tried to concoct a believable excuse for missing the afternoon lecture."

2

To prepare or make a dish, drink, or mixture by combining various, often unusual or improvised ingredients.

Example

"Using whatever leftovers were in the refrigerator, she managed to concoct a delicious pasta sauce."

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• Rhymes for concoct

• Nearby Words

conclusive
conclusively
conclusiveness
concoct
concoction
concord
concordant

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from the Latin 'concoctus', the past participle of 'concoquere' ('to boil together, digest, or contrive'), from 'con-' ('together') and 'coquere' ('to cook').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Concoct. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/concoct
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