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to manufacture
01
to produce products in large quantities by using machinery
Transitive: to manufacture sth
Examples
The company manufactures electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
02
to create or fabricate false evidence or a story
Transitive: to manufacture evidence or a story
Examples
The tabloid newspaper was notorious for manufacturing scandalous stories about celebrities to boost sales.
03
to fake a reaction or an emotion without genuine feeling or authenticity
Transitive: to manufacture a reaction or an emotion
Examples
Despite feeling upset, she manufactured a smile to hide her true emotions during the meeting.
04
(of a living organism) to produce a natural substance within its body
Transitive: to manufacture a natural substance
Examples
The human body manufactures insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Manufacture
01
a branch of industry dedicated to creating goods on a large scale, typically using machinery and organized processes
Examples
The automobile manufacture employs thousands of workers.
02
the process of creating a product from raw materials
Examples
The manufacture of furniture begins with cutting and shaping the wood.
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