confects

verb

Definition of confectsnext
present tense third-person singular of confect
as in builds
to form by putting together parts or materials a cook who can confect a magnificent dinner from whatever ingredients are in the cupboards

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  1. builds
  2. assembles
  3. makes
Verb
  • Barry builds a believable sci-fi world—even with its pseudo-fantastical powers—out of the most familiar and banal building blocks, taking the stakes of linguistic misuse to apocalyptic heights.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Under the National Environmental Policy Act, the federal government is required to conduct environmental reviews before approving energy production plans, infrastructure builds and other projects.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of builds
Verb
  • In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.
    Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In this system, an executive producer assembles a team of specialists—directors, actors, and crew members—for each project.
    David Nour, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembles
Verb
  • In reality, the best results often come from tackling one issue at a time, which makes the process smoother and easier for your team to accept.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Lexicon makes a strong case for genre fiction being the most rewarding form for those who go in without prior knowledge.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of makes
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