Concoct
Definition
(verb) To devise or fabricate something, sometimes with deceitful intent
Examples
“The chef concocted a new recipe from unusual ingredients.”
“She concocted an excuse about the train.”
“Don't concoct stories for the teacher.”
“By Friday, he'd concocted a plan to borrow Maya's van and leave before dawn.”
“The tabloids concocted rumors about Owen's breakup after a single blurry photo.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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