concoct
Translation
to concoct, to devise, to make up
Examples
He concocted a story about being sick.
He concocted a story about being sick.
The chef concocted a new dish.
The chef concocted a new dish.
Grammar Patterns
to concoct ((sth.)) to invent a story or plan He concocted a wild excuse for being late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: invent, devise, fabricate, prepare
Etymology
From Latin 'concoquere' (to digest, boil together). 'con-' (together) + 'coquere' (to cook).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'cooking' up a story or a strange drink. The root 'coct' is related to 'cook'.