fabricate
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/ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/
fab · ri · cate
ˈfæb · rɪ · keɪt
English Definition
v. manufacture; invent; make up
Significado en Español
fabricar, inventar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chế tạo, bịa đặt
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fabric (structure, manufacture) + ate → to fabricate, manufacture.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “fabricate”: The journalist was criticized for attempting to fabricate a story without verifying the facts.
A
Invent
B
Destroy
C
Analyze
D
Commend
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A — Invent.
“fabricate” means v. manufacture; invent; make up
Common questions about “fabricate”
What does “fabricate” mean?
fabricate — v. manufacture; invent; make up. In Chinese: 制造；捏造.
How do you pronounce “fabricate”?
fabricate is pronounced /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: fab · ri · cate.
Is “fabricate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. fabricate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fabricate”?
fabric (structure, manufacture) + ate → to fabricate, manufacture.
