adjective
concocted
Concocted (adjective) means Invented or made up, rather than genuine. Example: “The whole excuse sounded concocted.”
adjective
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Invented or made up, rather than genuine.
"The whole excuse sounded concocted."
"Police quickly saw through his concocted version of events."
How to use concocted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFake or invented — describes a story, excuse, or plan that someone made up.
Common pairings
a concocted story
a concocted excuse
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What does “concocted” mean?
The word “concocted” means invented or made up, rather than genuine. In plain terms, fake or invented — describes a story, excuse, or plan that someone made up.
How do you use “concocted” in a sentence?
Here is “concocted” used in a sentence: “The whole excuse sounded concocted.”
What part of speech is “concocted”?
“Concocted” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of concocted?
"concocted" (adjective) means invented or made up, rather than genuine.
