confect

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

Similar word(s): candy

Definition categories: food, confection, sweet

verb

1. make or construct

Definition categories: creation, create, make, produce

2. make into a confection

- This medicine is home-confected

Similar word(s): comfit, confection

Definition categories: creation, assemble, piece, tack

Sentences with confect as a verb:

- The woman confected a home-remedy for the traveler's illness.The young bride's friends confected a dress from odds and ends of fabric.

- [My joys] are still confected with some fears. -- Stirling