Meaning of the word concocting in English

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concocting

US /kənˈkɑktɪŋ/
UK /kənˈkɒktɪŋ/

Verb

1.

making (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients

Example:
She was busy concocting a delicious soup for dinner.
The chef is known for concocting unique flavor combinations.
2.

creating or devising (a story or plan) typically in a devious or clever way

Example:
The children were concocting a secret plan to surprise their parents.
He was accused of concocting a false story to cover up his mistakes.