manufacture
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/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃər/
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/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/
verb
B2
to make products in large amounts using machines
This company manufactures the equipment used to make contact lenses.
C1
to create a false story or excuse
He tried to manufacture an excuse for being late.
R
to produce a natural substance
Our bodies cannot manufacture this vitamin.
noun
R
the process of making goods in large amounts
The date of manufacture is printed on the product.
R
products that have been made
The country imports many cotton manufactures.
translation
to make products in large amounts using machines; to create a false story or excuse; to produce a natural substance
the process of making goods in large amounts; products that have been made
Word Forms
3rd Present
manufactures
Progressive
manufacturing
Past
manufactured
Perfect
manufactured
Plural
manufactures