confabulate

[kənˈfabjʊleɪt]

confabulate Definition

• 1. to talk informally
• 2. to engage in conversation
• 3. to fabricate imaginary experiences as compensation for loss of memory

Using confabulate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confabulate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We confabulated about the latest news.

• Example

  They confabulated for hours over coffee.

• Example

  He confabulated with his colleagues before making a decision.

• Example

  The patient confabulated to fill in the gaps in his memory.

confabulate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confabulate

• chat
• converse
• speak
• communicate
• discuss

Phrases with confabulate

• confabulate with someone

  to have a conversation with someone

  Example

  I need to confabulate with my boss before I can give you an answer.

• confabulate a story

  to make up a story, often to deceive or mislead others

  Example

  He confabulated a story to cover up his mistake.

• confabulate memories

  to fabricate imaginary experiences as compensation for loss of memory

  Example

  The patient confabulated memories to fill in the gaps in his recollection.

Origins of confabulate

from Latin 'con-' meaning 'with' + 'fabula' meaning 'story'

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Summary: confabulate in Brief

The verb 'confabulate' [kənˈfabjʊleɪt] means to talk informally or engage in conversation. It can also refer to fabricating imaginary experiences as compensation for loss of memory. Examples include 'We confabulated about the latest news.' and 'The patient confabulated to fill in the gaps in his memory.' The phrase 'confabulate with someone' means to have a conversation with someone, while 'confabulate a story' refers to making up a story.