fabricate
Translation
to invent, to forge, to manufacture
Examples
He fabricated a story about being ill.
He made up a story about being ill.
The company fabricates car parts.
The company manufactures car parts.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to invent or manufacture (sth.) He fabricated a story about being ill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: invent, manufacture, construct, forge; Antonyms: destroy, tell the truth
Etymology
From Latin 'fabricari' (to construct), from 'fabrica' (workshop).
Memory Tips
Think of 'fabric'. You can 'fabricate' a story just like you weave a piece of fabric, thread by thread.