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Definition of fabricate

fabricate

/ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/
fab · ri · cate
Adjective:fabricated
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Past Simple:fabricated
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Past Participle:fabricated
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Present Participle:fabricating
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fabricate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To invent or concoct something false, such as a story, excuse, or piece of evidence, with the intent to deceive.

Example

"The witness was accused of attempting to fabricate an alibi to protect his business partner."

2

To construct or manufacture an industrial product, machine, or structure, especially by assembling standardized parts or shaping raw materials.

Example

"The engineering firm uses automated lasers to fabricate custom steel brackets for the bridge."

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• Rhymes for fabricate

• Nearby Words

fable
fabled
fabric
fabricate
fabrication
fabricator
fabulist

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Latin fabricatus, the past participle of fabricari ('to frame, construct, or build'), derived from fabrica ('workshop' or 'skilled trade').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fabricate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fabricate
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