1 man·u·fac·ture
Pronounced:
/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɚ/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
man·u·fac·tures; man·u·fac·tured; man·u·fac·tur·ingMeaning:
[+ obj] 1 : to make (something) usually in large amounts by using machines ▪ materials used in manufacturing cars/computers ▪ a company that manufactures wool and cotton clothing
2 : to create (something, such as a false story or explanation) by using your imagination often in order to trick or deceive someone ▪ He manufactured [=fabricated, invented] a story/lie/falsehood in order to get out of trouble.
2 : to create (something, such as a false story or explanation) by using your imagination often in order to trick or deceive someone ▪ He manufactured [=fabricated, invented] a story/lie/falsehood in order to get out of trouble.