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confabulate

Confabulate (verb) means to speak casually with; to chat.

verb
1
To speak casually with; to chat.
2
To fabricate memories in order to fill gaps in one's memory.
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Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin cōnfābulātus, perfect active participle of cōnfābulor, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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What is the meaning of confabulate?

"confabulate" (verb) means to speak casually with; to chat.

What are the different meanings of confabulate?

"confabulate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To speak casually with; to chat; 2. To fabricate memories in order to fill gaps in one's memory.

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