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concoct v

Concoct means to invent or develop a plan or story, especially to trick or deceive someone. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of concoct

  • to invent or develop a plan or story, especially to trick or deceive someone

Usage examples of concoct

He tried to concoct an excuse for missing the meeting.

The thief concocted a fake story about losing his wallet.

They concocted a plan to trick the guards and escape.

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