[+ 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.
▪ materials used in manufacturing cars/computers ▪ a company that manufactures wool and cotton clothing
▪ He manufactured [=fabricated, invented] a story/lie/falsehood in order to get out of trouble.







