confect

/ˈkɑnˌfɛkt/

Definitions

1. verb

to prepare or cook food, especially sweets, in a sweet shop or a similar establishment.

“The chef confections the desserts for the wedding reception.”

2. noun

a confectionery, especially a sweet shop or a similar establishment where sweets and other confections are sold.

“The confection is a popular destination for tourists looking for local treats.”

3. verb

to create or devise something, especially a plan or a scheme.

“The politician confections a story to justify their actions.”

Synonyms

  • cook
  • fabricate
  • make
  • prepare

Antonyms

  • degrade
  • ruin