Concocted Meaning in English

word · lemma: concoct

US

kənˈkɑktəd

kuhn-KAHK-tid

UK

kənkˈɒktɪd

kuhn-KOK-tid

Definition

Made or created something, often by mixing different things together or by inventing a story or plan.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for inventing stories, excuses, or plans, sometimes with a negative or creative connotation ('He concocted a lie'). Also used for cooking or mixing unusual ingredients ('She concocted a strange drink'). Formal or literary compared to 'made up'.

• Spanish: inventar - idear - preparar (mezcla)
• Portuguese (BR): inventar - preparar (mistura)
• Portuguese (PT): inventar - preparar (mistura)
• Chinese (Simplified): 编造 - 调制
• Chinese (Traditional): 編造 - 調製
• Hindi: गढ़ा - बनाया
• Arabic: اخترع - أعد (خلط)
• Bengali: রচনা করেছেন - উদ্ভাবন করেছেন - তৈরি করেছেন
• Russian: выдумал - состряпал - придумал - приготовил (о еде)
• Japanese: 考案した - でっちあげた - 作り出した
• Vietnamese: bịa ra - pha chế - nghĩ ra
• Korean: 지어냈다 - 만들어냈다
• Turkish: uydurdu - icat etti - karıştırıp hazırladı
• Urdu: گھڑ لیا - تیار کیا - وضع کیا
• Indonesian: meracik - menyusun - mengarang

Example Sentences

She concocted a delicious soup from leftovers.

basic

He concocted a story to explain why he was late.

basic

They concocted a plan to surprise their friend.

basic

The chef concocted a new dessert just for tonight’s event.

natural

She quickly concocted an excuse when her boss asked about the missing file.

natural

Rumor has it that he concocted the whole story for attention.

natural