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   Fab·ri·cate

   /ˈfabrəˌkāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent: "officers fabricated evidence" Similar forgefalsifyfakecounterfeitmake upinventconcoctmake upcontrivethink updream upinventmanufacturetrump upinformal:cook up
   • ▪ construct or manufacture (something, especially an industrial product), especially from prepared components: "you will have to fabricate an exhaust system" Similar makecreatemanufactureproduceconstructbuildassembleput togethercobble togetherformfashioncontrivemodelshapeforgeerectput upset upraiseelevateOpposite destroydismantle

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin fabricat- ‘manufactured’, from the verb fabricare, from fabrica ‘something skillfully produced’ (see fabric).

   Derivatives

   • 1. fabricator noun

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   What does it mean to fabricate evidence?

   • While fabricate might mean the physical act of construction, it can also mean constructing a falsehood. Watch out — those well versed in the art of fabrication might have an ulterior motive. In the movies, the bad cops sometimes fabricate evidence to make the good guy look guilty.

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   What does it mean to fabricate a thing?

   • To frame; build; construct; form into a whole by joining the parts; form by art and labor; manufacture; make; produce: as, to fabricate a bridge or a ship; to fabricate woolens. To invent or contrive; devise falsely; concoct; forge: as, to fabricate a lie or a story; to fabricate a report.

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   What does it mean if someone fabricates information?

   • If someone fabricates information, they invent it in order to deceive people. All four claim that officers fabricated evidence against them. [VERB noun] Eleven key officials were hanged on fabricated charges. [VERB-ed] She described the article about her as a 'complete fabrication'. This story is total fabrication.

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   What is a synonym for fabricate?

   • We found 11 answers for “Fabricate” . A synonym for Fabricate is fib. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Fabricate”. You might be able to find more answers by using these: We found 11 answers for the crossword clue Fabricate . A further 27 clues may be related.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › fabricateFABRICATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Fabricate definition: to make by art or skill and labor; construct. See examples of FABRICATE used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of fabricate. verb. put together out of artificial or natural components or parts. “the company fabricates plastic chairs”. synonyms: construct, manufacture. see more. verb. make up something artificial or untrue. synonyms: cook up, fabulate, invent, make up, manufacture.

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   Learn the meaning of fabricate as a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Fabricate can mean to invent, to make, or to forge something.

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   Fabricate means to invent facts, a story, etc in order to deceive someone. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and languages with the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary.