Definition

To create or prepare something by combining different elements, often in a clever or skillful way.

Example

She decided to concoct a new recipe for dinner using leftover ingredients.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I want to concoct a new smoothie recipe for the party this weekend.

That sounds fun! What ingredients do you have in mind?

I'm thinking of mixing some fruits and maybe a bit of yogurt.

Perfect! You can really concoct something delicious that everyone will love.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Concoct is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "coctus" (the past participle of "coquere", meaning to cook). The word describes the act of cooking or preparing something by combining various ingredients together.

Memory Tip

Think of combining ingredients 'together' ('con-') and 'cooking' ('coquere') them — that's how concoct means to prepare something by mixing.

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