Concoct

Pronunciation: /kənˈkɑkt/

Definitions of concoct

verb to create or devise something skillfully and inventively

Example Sentences

A1 I can concoct a simple soup with just a few ingredients.

A2 She concocted a plan to surprise her friend on their birthday.

B1 The chef was able to concoct a delicious new recipe using local ingredients.

B2 The author spent months concocting the perfect plot for her next novel.

C1 The scientists concocted a theory to explain the unusual results of their experiment.

C2 The criminal mastermind was known for his ability to concoct elaborate schemes to outsmart the police.

Examples of concoct in a Sentence

formal The chef was able to concoct a delicious new recipe using a variety of exotic spices.

informal I can't believe you were able to concoct such a crazy plan in such a short amount of time.

slang She's always able to concoct some drama out of nothing.

figurative His mind was able to concoct all sorts of wild ideas and scenarios.

Grammatical Forms of concoct

• past tense: concocted
• plural: concocts
• comparative: more concocted
• superlative: most concocted
• present tense: concoct
• future tense: will concoct
• perfect tense: have concocted
• continuous tense: is concocting
• singular: concocter
• positive degree: concoct
• infinitive: to concoct
• gerund: concocting
• participle: concocted

Origin and Evolution of concoct

First Known Use: 1581 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'concoct' originated from the Latin word 'concoquere', which means to cook together.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'concoct' was used in the literal sense of cooking or preparing food. Over time, it evolved to also mean creating or inventing something, especially through cleverness or skill.