fabricate
/ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/
Group 20Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To invent or concoct, typically in order to deceive; to construct or manufacture GRE
Example in Context
The investigation concluded that the evidence had been fabricated by officers seeking to secure a conviction at any cost.
Synonyms
make upinventforge
Etymology
To make something in a workshop, often with deceit.
- fabrica (Latin) — workshop
- ate (Latin) — to make
Memory Aid
🧵Sounds like “fabric gate”
Imagine a gate made entirely of fabric, and when you pass through, it fabricates a new reality just for you!
Visual Association
🛠️A crafty inventor in a workshop, creating wild contraptions that look dubious at best!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “fabricate” mean on the GRE?
fabricate (verb) means “To invent or concoct, typically in order to deceive; to construct or manufacture”. The investigation concluded that the evidence had been fabricated by officers seeking to secure a conviction at any cost.
How to remember “fabricate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “fabricate” sounds like “fabric gate”. Imagine a gate made entirely of fabric, and when you pass through, it fabricates a new reality just for you!
What are synonyms for “fabricate”?
Common synonyms: make up, invent, forge.