Fabricate Meaning in English

word

US

ˈfæbɹəˌkeɪt

FAB-ruh-kayt

UK

fˈæbɹɪkˌeɪt

FAB-ri-kayt

Definition

To make or build something, especially by putting different parts together. It can also mean to invent or make up something false, like a story or lie.

Usage & Nuances

More formal and technical than 'make' or 'build'. Often used in industry or science when creating things, but also common in legal and journalistic contexts for inventing lies. Collocates with 'story', 'evidence', 'excuse', and 'parts'.

• Spanish: fabricar - inventar (mentira)
• Portuguese (BR): fabricar - inventar (mentira)
• Portuguese (PT): fabricar - inventar (mentira)
• Chinese (Simplified): 制造 - 编造 (谎言)
• Chinese (Traditional): 製造 - 捏造 (謊言)
• Hindi: घढ़ना - बनाना (झूठ, कहानी)
• Arabic: يُفَبْرِك - يختلق (كذبة)
• Bengali: জাল করা - তৈরি করা
• Russian: фабриковать - изготавливать
• Japanese: でっちあげる - 製造する
• Vietnamese: bịa đặt - chế tạo
• Korean: 조작하다 - 제조하다
• Turkish: uydurmak - imal etmek
• Urdu: جعلی بنانا - تیار کرنا
• Indonesian: membuat-buat - memproduksi

Example Sentences

They fabricate car parts in the factory.

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She was accused of trying to fabricate evidence.

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Do not fabricate stories to get attention.

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The company fabricated the machine using advanced technology.

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He fabricated an excuse for being late to work.

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People sometimes fabricate memories without realizing it.

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