concoct — to prepare or devise by combining ingredients or elements
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prepare or devise by combining ingredients or elements
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈkɑːkt/
Example Sentences
- The chef concocted a bizarre pizza with chocolate and kimchi.
- He concocted an elaborate lie about meeting aliens.
- The scientist concocted a new formula for the experiment.
concoct
VERB[/kənˈkɑːkt/]
to prepare or devise by combining ingredients or elements
The chef tries to concoct a brand-new sauce from whatever's left in the fridge.
Concoct the mixture, then document the fact!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'concocere', composed of 'con-' (together) and 'coquere' (to cook or prepare). The word originally referred to the process of cooking ingredients together, then evolved metaphorically to mean devising or preparing plans.
Breakdown
con- (together) + coct (cook, from Latin coquere) = concoct (to cook/prepare together, to devise)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef concocted a bizarre pizza with chocolate and kimchi.”
“He concocted an elaborate lie about meeting aliens.”
“The scientist concocted a new formula for the experiment.”
“She concocted the perfect excuse for being late to work.”
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