What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fabricate
Example
He fabricated a beautiful wooden chair for his wife. [fabricated: verb]
Example
The politician was caught fabricating evidence to support his claims. [fabricating: gerund or present participle]
manufacture
Example
The company manufactures cars in their factory. [manufactures: verb]
Example
She works in a manufacturing plant that produces electronics. [manufacturing: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Manufacture is more commonly used than fabricate in everyday language, especially in a business or industrial context. Fabricate is less common and often used in a more artistic or creative context.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fabricate and manufacture?
Manufacture is generally considered more formal than fabricate, as it is often used in a business or industrial context. However, both words can be used in formal or informal contexts depending on the situation.
