verb
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confabulate
Confabulate (verb) means to talk to someone in an informal way; to chat.
verb
1
To talk to someone in an informal way; to chat.
2
To unconsciously invent memories to cover gaps in what you actually remember.
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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 talk to someone in an informal way; to chat.
What is another word for confabulate?
Other words for "confabulate" include chatter, gossip, natter, chaffer, chat, consult.
What are the different meanings of confabulate?
"confabulate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To talk to someone in an informal way; to chat; 2. To unconsciously invent memories to cover gaps in what you actually remember.
