fabricate
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for fabricate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To manufacture or build something, especially by assembling parts.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use fabricate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fabricate evidence
fabricate a story
fabricate parts
Etymology
From Latin fabricare, "to build or construct," from fabrica, "workshop" — the sense of "make up a lie" developed later in English.
Full origin of fabricate →Frequently asked questions
What does “fabricate” mean?
The word “fabricate” means to manufacture or build something, especially by assembling parts. In plain terms, to build something physically, or to make up something false and pass it off as real.
How do you pronounce “fabricate”?
“Fabricate” is pronounced FAB-rih-kayt (/ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “fabricate” in a sentence?
Here is “fabricate” used in a sentence: “The company fabricates steel components for the aerospace industry.”
What part of speech is “fabricate”?
“Fabricate” is a verb.
Where does the word “fabricate” come from?
The word “fabricate” comes from Latin. From Latin fabricare, "to build or construct," from fabrica, "workshop" — the sense of "make up a lie" developed later in English.
How many meanings does “fabricate” have?
“Fabricate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to manufacture or build something, especially by assembling parts.
