fabricate
Translation
to fabricate, to invent, to manufacture, to construct
Examples
He was accused of fabricating evidence.
He was accused of fabricating evidence.
The company fabricates steel parts for cars.
The company fabricates steel parts for cars.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to invent (sth.) false He fabricated a story about being sick.
((sth.)) to manufacture (sth.) They fabricate airplane parts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: invent, concoct, manufacture, construct; Antonyms: destroy, dismantle
Etymology
From Latin 'fabricari' (to construct), from 'fabrica' (workshop), from 'faber' (artisan).
Memory Tips
Think of 'fabric'. You can 'fabricate' a story thread by thread, just like weaving fabric. Or, you can fabricate a product in a factory.