concoct
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concocting
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONCOCT
[+ object]
1
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to make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together
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The drink was first concocted by a bartender in New York.
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She concocted a stew from the leftovers.
2
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to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone
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They had concocted [=devised] a scheme/plan to steal money from the company.
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He concocted [=fabricated, invented] an elaborate excuse for why he couldn't come in to work today.
