concoct
Translation
to concoct, to invent, to prepare
Examples
He concocted a story about his past.
He concocted a story about his past.
The chef concocted a new dish.
The chef concocted a new dish.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to invent or prepare (sth.) He concocted a story about his past.
Similar Words
Synonyms: invent, devise, formulate, fabricate
Etymology
From Latin 'concoquere' (to cook together), from 'con-' (together) and 'coquere' (to cook).
Memory Tips
Imagine a witch 'cooking' together strange ingredients to 'concoct' a potion or a story.