fabricate
UK: ˈfæb.rɪ.keɪt | US: ˈfæb.rə.keɪt
vt. to invent or produce something false in order to deceive
vt. to construct or manufacture something, especially in an industrial process
The word "fabricate" traces back to the Latin fabricare, meaning "to construct or build," derived from fabrica (workshop, structure). The root fabric originally referred to skilled craftsmanship, later evolving metaphorically to include the idea of constructing falsehoods. The suffix -ate standardizes it as a verb. Over time, "fabricate" gained dual meanings: literal construction (e.g., manufacturing) and deceptive invention (e.g., lies).
The company fabricates precision tools for aerospace engineering.
He was accused of fabricating evidence to win the lawsuit.
Ancient civilizations fabricated intricate jewelry from gold and gemstones.
The journalist resigned after fabricating quotes in her article.
This machine can fabricate hundreds of plastic parts per hour.