Concoct ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Concoct ( verb )

1. To prepare or make by combining various ingredients.
2. To invent or devise (something) by clever or careful planning.

Origin:

Middle english, from latin concoctus, past participle of concoquere to cook together, from com- + coquere to cook.

Examples:

1. She had to concoct an excuse for her tardiness.
2. He had to concoct a plan to get his team back on track.
3. The company had to concoct a new marketing strategy to increase sales.
4. She concocted a potion to cure her illness.
5. He concocted a story to get out of trouble.

(As a noun)

Concoct ( noun )

1. To prepare or make by combining various ingredients.
2. To invent or devise (something) by clever or careful planning.

Origin:

Middle english, from latin concoctus, past participle of concoquere to cook together, from com- + coquere to cook.

Examples:

1. She had to concoct an excuse for her tardiness.
2. He had to concoct a plan to get his team back on track.
3. The company had to concoct a new marketing strategy to increase sales.
4. She concocted a potion to cure her illness.
5. He concocted a story to get out of trouble.