fabricate

[fab-ri-keyt]

verb (used with object)

fabricated, fabricating 

1. to make by art or skill and labor; construct.

   The finest craftspeople fabricated this clock.

2. to make by assembling parts or sections.

3. to devise or invent (a legend, lie, etc.).

4. to fake; forge (a document, signature, etc.).

fabricate

/ ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt /

verb

1. to make, build, or construct

2. to devise, invent, or concoct (a story, lie, etc)

3. to fake or forge

Other Word Forms

• fabricator noun
• fabricative adjective
• fabrication noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fabricate¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin fabricātus “made,” past participle of fabricāre; fabric, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of fabricate¹

C15: from Latin fabricāre to build, make, from fabrica workshop; see _fabric

Synonym Study

See manufacture.

Example Sentences

The detectives were also alleged to have fabricated evidence against Hastings, including false testimony from witnesses, court documents state.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time of the charges, a Chinese embassy spokesperson said "the claim that China is suspected of 'stealing British intelligence' is completely fabricated".

From BBC

Criminal lawyer Anu Mohindru was disbarred by the Barristers' Tribunal Service when it determined he fabricated his CV while applying for a senior job.

From BBC

When the men were charged, a Chinese embassy spokesperson said "the claim that China is suspected of 'stealing British intelligence' is completely fabricated".

From BBC

Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called this assessment a "tailor-made fabricated report to fit Hamas's fake campaign".

From BBC

Related Words

• concoct 
• contrive 
• counterfeit 
• fake 
• fudge 
• invent 
• misrepresent 
• trump up