concoct, concocts 1. To prepare by mixing ingredients, as in cooking; to make a concoction (of) by mixing. 2. To devise, using skill and intelligence; contrive: 'He tried to concoct a mystery story.' 3. To think up a story or plan; especially, something ingenious or imaginative. 4. To make up or to prepare (artificially) by mixing a variety of i... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/516/