fabricate

verb
UK: /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/
US: /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

  1. To invent or produce something false in order to deceive someone.

    1. He tried to fabricate a story to explain his absence.
    2. The suspect attempted to fabricate evidence to mislead the ongoing investigation.

  2. To construct or manufacture something, especially from prepared components.

    1. They fabricate metal components for machines.
    2. The company can fabricate custom parts according to the client's exact specifications.

Synonyms

devise manufacture construct assemble invent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fabricate" in English means: To invent or produce something false in order to deceive someone., To construct or manufacture something, especially from prepared components..

The phonetic transcription of "fabricate" is /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/ in British English and /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fabricate": devise, manufacture, construct, assemble, invent.

Example usage of "fabricate": "He tried to fabricate a story to explain his absence.". More examples on the page.