manufacture
1 of 2verb/ˌmæn.jə.ˈfæk.ʧɜr/
Forms:manufactures,manufacturing,manufactured,manufactured
1
to produce products in large quantities by using machinery
B2transitive- The company manufactures electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
- To meet the demand, the factory manufactures thousands of cars each month.
- The textile industry manufactures fabrics through automated weaving and dyeing processes.
- The brewery manufactures a variety of beers, ranging from lagers to ales.
- They manufacture medical equipment for hospitals.
2
to create or fabricate false evidence or a story
transitive- 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.
- The company was fined for manufacturing false testimonials to promote their product.
- The defense attorney argued that the prosecution had manufactured the witness's testimony to secure a conviction.
- The journalist was discredited after it was revealed that she had manufactured quotes in her article.
3
to fake a reaction or an emotion without genuine feeling or authenticity
transitive- 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.
- The politician manufactured empathy during the speech, but many perceived it as insincere.
- He manufactured interest in the conversation, but his mind was elsewhere.
4
(of a living organism) to produce a natural substance within its body
transitive- The human body manufactures insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
- Bees manufacture honey from nectar collected from flowers.
- Bacteria living in the gut manufacture vitamins essential for human health.
- Silk worms manufacture silk to create their cocoons for protection during metamorphosis.
- Venomous snakes manufacture venom in specialized glands for hunting and defense.