fabricate

/ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfa-bri-ˌkāt/ (ame, mw)

fabricate — verb

  • fabricatepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • fabricateshe / she / it
  • fabricatedpast simple
  • fabricating-ing form

1. to create a false account, piece of information, or object with the deliberate i

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to create a false account, piece of information, or object with the deliberate intention of deceiving others; for example, making up a story to avoid blame, or forging documents to mislead investigators.

例句

Kabir fabricated a detailed excuse about a power outage to explain why he missed the deadline.

fabricate + excuse (typical object for invented stories)

The journalist fabricated several quotes from the mayor and published them without any fact-checking.

同義詞
  • make up

    less formal; used in everyday conversation ('He made up an excuse')

  • invent

    broader meaning; can be creative or neutral, whereas fabricate always implies deception

  • concoct

    suggests a clever or elaborate invention, often a story or scheme

反義詞
  • reveal

    to make the truth known, the opposite of hiding it through fabrication

  • expose

    to uncover a fabrication, making the deception visible

文法句型

fabricate + noun phrase (story / evidence / excuse / data)

用法筆記

This sense always involves deliberate dishonesty. The direct object is usually a document, story, excuse, or piece of evidence — never a person.

常見錯誤

❌He fabricated to his boss about the delay.
✅He fabricated an excuse about the delay to give to his boss.
💡fabricate is transitive and needs a direct object.
❌She fabricated a meal for the guests.
✅She fabricated a story about the guests to explain the empty house.
💡do not use for cooking or everyday tasks; it implies deliberate deception and is formal.

2. to build or assemble a product from raw materials or component parts, typically

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to build or assemble a product from raw materials or component parts, typically using industrial processes such as cutting, welding, or moulding; for example, a factory that fabricates steel beams for bridges.

例句

The factory in Osaka fabricates precision metal parts for the aerospace industry.

fabricate + metal parts (manufacturing context)

Sayaka's workshop fabricates custom wooden furniture for hotels across Japan.

同義詞
  • manufacture

    very similar, often used for mass production in factories

  • assemble

    focuses on putting pre-made parts together; fabricate can include making the parts themselves

  • construct

    broader; used for buildings, machines, and abstract systems

反義詞
  • dismantle

    to take apart something that has been fabricated

  • destroy

    to break or demolish what was built

文法句型

fabricate + noun phrase (part / component / product)

be fabricated from + material

be fabricated at + location

用法筆記

Frequently used in the passive voice when the focus is on the product rather than the manufacturer. The materials are introduced with 'from' or 'out of' (e.g., 'fabricated from recycled plastic'). This sense is uncommon in everyday conversation; speakers usually prefer 'make' or 'manufacture'.

常見錯誤

❌She fabricated a cake for the party.
✅She made a cake for the party.
💡fabricate is used for industrial construction, not cooking.
❌The carpenter fabricated a chair.
✅The carpenter made a chair.
💡for small-scale handcrafting, 'make' or 'build' is more natural; 'fabricate' implies industrial-scale or technical assembly.