English

fabricate

ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt, ˈfæb.rɪ.keɪt, ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt
Meaning: to invent or produce something false; to manufacture
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈfæb.rɪ.keɪt, ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base fabricate
3rd person singular present fabricates
Present participle fabricating
Past fabricated
Will future will fabricate
Going-to future going to fabricate
Imperative negative don't fabricate / do not fabricate

Example

The witness was caught trying to fabricate evidence to protect his friend.
The witness was caught trying to fabricate evidence to protect his friend.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in legal contexts to mean making up false information or physical evidence. It also refers to the industrial process of making something from parts.

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