concocted
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈkɒktɪd/
KK: /kənˈkɑktɪd/
adjective
Definition
Created or made up, often in a way that is not genuine or real.
Example
The story he told was completely concocted and had no basis in truth.
Conversation
Did you hear about the drink she concocted for the party?
Yeah, I heard it was something really unique!
I can't believe she concocted that recipe all by herself.
I know, right? She's so creative with her ideas!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fabricated
contrived
imagined
Antonyms
genuine
authentic
real
verb
Definition
To create or prepare something by combining different ingredients or elements, often in a clever or imaginative way.
Example
She concocted a delicious soup using leftover vegetables and spices.
Tense Forms
Past: concocted
Past Participle: concocted
Conversation
Did you hear what Jamie concocted for the party?
Yeah, I heard it was a wild mix of drinks!
I can't believe she concocted that recipe herself.
Root Explanation
Concocted → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "coctus" (from "coquere", meaning to cook). The word "concocted" means to have cooked or prepared something by combining various ingredients together.
Memory Tip
Think of combining ingredients 'together' ('con-') in a cooking process ('coquere') — that's how concocted means to prepare something by mixing.
Visually Confused Words
unconcocted
uncocted