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When you die, others who think they know you, will concoct things about you... Better pick up a pen and write it yourself, for you know yourself best.
Sholom Aleichem

Meaning of "concoct" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CONCOCT

From Latin concoctus cooked together, from concoquere, from coquere to cook.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CONCOCT

concoct  [kənˈkɒkt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONCOCT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Concoct is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb concoct in English.

WHAT DOES CONCOCT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Concoction

A concoction is, strictly speaking, a combination of various ingredients, usually herbs, spices, condiments, powdery substances, or minerals, mixed up together, minced, dissolved, or macerated into a liquid so as they can be ingested or drunk. The term "concoction" is sometimes loosely used metaphorically in order to describe a cocktail or a motley assemblage of things, persons, or ideas.

Definition of concoct in the English dictionary

The definition of concoct in the dictionary is to make by combining different ingredients. Other definition of concoct is to invent; make up; contrive.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CONCOCT

PRESENT

Present
I concoct
you concoct
he/she/it concocts
we concoct
you concoct
they concoct
Present continuous
I am concocting
you are concocting
he/she/it is concocting
we are concocting
you are concocting
they are concocting
Present perfect
I have concocted
you have concocted
he/she/it has concocted
we have concocted
you have concocted
they have concocted
Present perfect continuous
I have been concocting
you have been concocting
he/she/it has been concocting
we have been concocting
you have been concocting
they have been concocting
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I concocted
you concocted
he/she/it concocted
we concocted
you concocted
they concocted
Past continuous
I was concocting
you were concocting
he/she/it was concocting
we were concocting
you were concocting
they were concocting
Past perfect
I had concocted
you had concocted
he/she/it had concocted
we had concocted
you had concocted
they had concocted
Past perfect continuous
I had been concocting
you had been concocting
he/she/it had been concocting
we had been concocting
you had been concocting
they had been concocting
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will concoct
you will concoct
he/she/it will concoct
we will concoct
you will concoct
they will concoct
Future continuous
I will be concocting
you will be concocting
he/she/it will be concocting
we will be concocting
you will be concocting
they will be concocting
Future perfect
I will have concocted
you will have concocted
he/she/it will have concocted
we will have concocted
you will have concocted
they will have concocted
Future perfect continuous
I will have been concocting
you will have been concocting
he/she/it will have been concocting
we will have been concocting
you will have been concocting
they will have been concocting
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would concoct
you would concoct
he/she/it would concoct
we would concoct
you would concoct
they would concoct
Conditional continuous
I would be concocting
you would be concocting
he/she/it would be concocting
we would be concocting
you would be concocting
they would be concocting
Conditional perfect
I would have concoct
you would have concoct
he/she/it would have concoct
we would have concoct
you would have concoct
they would have concoct
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been concocting
you would have been concocting
he/she/it would have been concocting
we would have been concocting
you would have been concocting
they would have been concocting
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you concoct
we let´s concoct
you concoct
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to concoct
Past participle
concocted
Present Participle
concocting
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONCOCT


blocked
blɒkt
brocked
ˈbrɒkt
crocked
krɒkt
deadlocked
ˈdɛdlɒkt
decoct
dɪˈkɒkt
dreadlocked
ˈdrɛdlɒkt
ectoproct
ˈɛktəʊˌprɒkt
endoproct
ˈɛndəʊˌprɒkt
fetlocked
ˈfɛtˌlɒkt
gridlocked
ˈɡrɪdlɒkt
landlocked
ˈlændˌlɒkt
locked
lɒkt
overstocked
ˌəʊvəˈstɒkt
percoct
pɜːˈkɒkt
periproct
ˈpɛrɪˌprɒkt
shocked
ʃɒkt
smocked
smɒkt
unlocked
ʌnˈlɒkt
unshocked
ʌnˈʃɒkt
unstocked
ʌnˈstɒkt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONCOCT

conclusiveness
conclusory
concocter
concoction
concoctive
concoctor
concolor
concolorate
concolorous
concomitance
concomitancy
concomitant
concomitantly
concord
Concord grape
concordal
concordance
concordant
concordantly
concordat

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONCOCT

abstract
act
affect
as a matter of fact
collect
compact
conduct
connect
contact
contract
correct
ct
direct
district
effect
exact
expect
fact
impact
in the abstract

Synonyms and antonyms of concoct in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONCOCT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «concoct» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of concoct

Translation of «concoct» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONCOCT

Find out the translation of concoct to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of concoct from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «concoct» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

编造
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

inventar
570 millions of speakers

English

concoct
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गढ़ना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تلفيق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

состряпать
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inventar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মিথ্যা সাজান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

concocter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Concoct
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sich ausdenken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

でっち上げる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

날조하다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Concoct
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pha
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திட்டமிடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तयार करणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

uydurmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

inventare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wymyślać
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сфабрикувати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

inventa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εξυφαίνουν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bewerk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

concoct
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pønsker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of concoct

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONCOCT»

The term «concoct» is regularly used and occupies the 94.065 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONCOCT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «concoct» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «concoct» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about concoct

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2 QUOTES WITH «CONCOCT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word concoct.
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Sholom Aleichem
When you die, others who think they know you, will concoct things about you... Better pick up a pen and write it yourself, for you know yourself best.
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Seth Shostak
Ever since the infamous quiz show scandals of the 1950s, the feds had insisted that TV game shows be honest - or that at least they didn't cheat. So as a 'Dating Game' bachelor, I didn't know what I was going to be asked. The other bachelors and I were required to concoct our answers in real time.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONCOCT»

Discover the use of concoct in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to concoct and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Concoct It
Fun projects for kids to paint, cut, and bake. Diagrams suggest when a parent needs to help, such as with a hot iron or the oven.
Pam Thomson, Jeff Shelly, 2002
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Mad Professor: Concoct Extremely Weird Science ...
Includes instructions for a variety of science experiments and projects using common household materials.
‎2002
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Cooking Naked After 40: Create, Concoct & Cook Book: Cooking ...
You will improve your kitchen confidence and be inspired to experiment outside the box(es). This book is an introduction to a different way of eating that is delightfully delectable and simply yum-azing.
Rosie Battista, 2012
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The World Hitler Never Made: Alternate History and the ...
I concoct it from a hundred things. I concoct it from the hush of those who vanished into the fog on his orders ... I concoct it from the mealy red ice left beneath those shot face down in the snow. I concoct it from the terrified squeal of children ...
Gavriel D. Rosenfeld, 2005
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A Book Mobile: Book Project
Which words mean about the same as majestic? 1 breathtaking 1 magnificent 1 average 1 splendid 1 humble Mention some other natural wonders that you think are maiestic. & J ' Y concoct . w : I love to concoct smoothies with frozen fruit, ...
Evan-Moor, Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Staff, 2007
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Tours of the Black Clock
I concoct it from a hundred things. I concoct it from the hush of those who vanished into the fog on his orders, without a cry or remnant left behind for those who would wonder where they went. I concoct it from the mealy red ice left beneath ...
Steve Erickson, 1989
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Aristotelian Explorations
Indeed at GA 765bSff. he uses the theory that they do not concoct seed, viz. in the way males do, as evidence that they are colder, because concoction is achieved by heat. However, at GA 726b3off. we find him arguing the converse, that is ...
G. E. R. Lloyd, 1996
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Particular Friends
What story did ye concoct that got only him expelled?” “I didn't concoct any story,” Squeaky blustered on. “I couldn't concoct a story without implicatin' myself, you know that. I didn't concoct a story about Mahan and I didn't concoct a story about  ...
Michael Lawler, 2004
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Harrap's essential English Dictionary
... [opposite inconclusive] — adverb conclusively: This proves conclusively that the thief was a woman. concoct /korj'kokt/ verb: concocts, concocting, concocted 1 You concoct something strange or impressive when you make it from a variety of  ...
‎1996
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A Dictionary of the Bengala Language: In which the Words are ...
»T!7, f. n. (from IK, <o concoct), to putrefy, to mollify, to rot. s. (from IF, to conco;t), a putrefying. *!Fl, ». a (from 1$, fo concoct), to promote putrefaction, to macerate ; a. rotten, corrupted, mortified, putrefied, digested. ItttD, s„ (from ^51, to macerate), ...
William Carey, 1825

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONCOCT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term concoct is used in the context of the following news items.
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Emails: Obama Administration Discussed Prosecuting Nonprofit Orgs
“The FBI and Justice Department worked with Lois Lerner and the IRS to concoct some reason to put President Obama's opponents in jail ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»
2
Cubs-Cardinals rivalry needs some polarizing characters
When Joe Maddon managed the Rays, the marketing wizards tried to concoct a rivalry out of the team's interleague series with the Marlins. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Best Potential Trade Packages and Destinations for Phoenix Suns …
Interested suitors will undoubtedly take his legal baggage into account as they concoct trade proposals. It's not even entirely clear what the ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
4
This Wonderful 'OITNB' Fan Theory Gives Us Peace Of Mind About …
Of course, nothing comes of that, and several inmates eventually concoct a plan to pin a rape on Officer Pornstache. But if Bennett has ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
The Many Problems of the EPA's Clean Power Plan and Climate …
No matter how states concoct their plans, the economic damages will be felt through higher energy costs, fewer job opportunities, and fewer ... «Heritage.org, Jul 15»
6
ASEAN deal on services can be hamstrung by national rules
Regulators do not need a great deal of imagination to concoct restrictive regimes in the name of protecting their citizens. But instead of waging ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
7
Mariela Sancari: why I tracked down and photographed my dead …
They would stare at any stranger that bore a passing resemblance to Moisés and concoct fantasies about his whereabouts. He remained alive ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
Just like Greece, Europe will soon be sick of changing Israel's diapers
The French president tries to concoct a new diplomatic initiative, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel puts out the fire. We lay siege to 1.8 ... «Haaretz, Jul 15»
9
See Four New Clips from The Divine Tragedies
... Bianco, who concoct a deadly game to test their superior intelligence against the dimwitted masses. This game will eventually lead to murder. «Dread Central, Jul 15»
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Hollywood Beauty Guru Sonya Dakar's No-Nonsense Approach to …
When I was in high school, I had an apprenticeship where she mentored me and taught me how to blend and concoct skin care products from ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»

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