manufacture

/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɚ/B2Loopy word list, level 3 · Core

Definition

  • v. put together out of artificial or natural components or parts; He manufactured a popular cereal"
  • v. produce naturally
  • v. create or produce in a mechanical way

Word forms

Past participle
manufactured
Third person singular
manufactures
Present participle
manufacturing
Past tense
manufactured

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The manufacture of electric cars has increased significantly in recent years.

  2. vt.

    The company was accused of trying to manufacture evidence to win the case.

  3. vi.

    Many factories in the area manufacture goods for export.