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fabricate

/ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/
fab · ri · cate ˈfæb · rɪ · keɪt
English Definition
v. manufacture; invent; make up
中文释义
制造;捏造
Significado en Español
fabricar, inventar
한국어 뜻
제조하다, 꾸며내다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chế tạo, bịa đặt
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Example Sentence

The company was accused of fabricating evidence.

该公司被指控捏造证据。

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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.

  1. A Invent
  2. B Destroy
  3. C Analyze
  4. D Commend
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A — Invent. “fabricate” means v. manufacture; invent; make up

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Caught in the act, he tried to ______ a clumsy story to explain himself.

  1. A verify
  2. B prove
  3. C fabricate
  4. D confirm
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C — fabricate. “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.

How do you use “fabricate” in a sentence?

The company was accused of fabricating evidence. (该公司被指控捏造证据。)

What are synonyms for “fabricate”?

manufacture, construct, invent, concoct — all close in meaning to fabricate (v. manufacture; invent; make up).

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.

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