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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.
To meet the demand, the factory manufactures thousands of cars each month.
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.
The police discovered that the suspect had manufactured an alibi to avoid being implicated in the crime.
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.
He manufactured enthusiasm during the presentation, but his disinterest in the topic was apparent.
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.
Bees manufacture honey from nectar collected from flowers.
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.
Textile manufacture was a major industry during the Industrial Revolution.
02
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
Examples
The manufacture of furniture begins with cutting and shaping the wood.
Soap manufacture involves combining fats and lye.
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