concoct

Meanings

• Verb

  To prepare or create (something, especially a drink or a dish, typically in secret or in an unusual way)

  - "She concocted a delicious chocolate cake from scratch."
  - "The alchemist spent hours concocting the elixir of life."

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Synonyms

contrive , plot , scheme , mix , prepare

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with concoct
coat , moat , boat

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Homophones

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1. Concoct (English) : To prepare or create (something)
   

2. Concoct (English) : To deceive or plot
   

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Variants

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concoct , concocted , concocter , concocters , concocting , concoctive , concocts

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Forms

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Concoctions, Concocted, Concocting

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'concocter', meaning 'to cook together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'concoction' is often used in the context of potions and elixirs in fantasy literature.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'concoct' in English was in the 14th century.

3. In alchemy, the process of concocting an elixir involved a series of complex and often dangerous chemical reactions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alchemy: An ancient practice that involves the transformation of base metals into precious ones, as well as the creation of elixirs and potions.

2. Chemistry: The scientific study of matter and its properties and interactions.

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Culture

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The term 'concoct' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in fantasy and science fiction genres, where it is often used to describe the creation of magical or mystical substances. It has also been used in cooking shows and cookbooks to describe the preparation of complex dishes.

How to Memorize "concoct"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a potion master in a lab coat, stirring a bubbling cauldron with a long wooden spoon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'concoct' with 'cooking' or 'preparing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Cooking New Potions' to remember the meaning of 'concoct'.

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