Definition of concoct
- concoct a recipe
- concocted a tropical fruit smoothie
The drink was first concocted by a bartender in New York.
She concocted a stew from the leftovers.
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First Known Use: 1594
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: to make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together
: to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone
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