concoct concoct /kənˈkɑːkt/

verb

1. () Make a concoction (of) by mixing  ( concoct )
   make a concoction (of) by mixing
   
2. Devise or invent  ( concoct , hatch , think up , dream up , think of )
   devise or invent
    He thought up a plan to get rich quickly
   He thought up a plan to get rich quickly
    No-one had ever thought of such a clever piece of software
   no-one had ever thought of such a clever piece of software
   
3. Invent  ( concoct , trump up )
   invent
    Trump up charges
   trump up charges
   
4. (cooking) prepare or cook by mixing ingredients  ( concoct , cook up )
   (cooking) prepare or cook by mixing ingredients
    Concoct a strange mixture
   concoct a strange mixture