CEFR B2

manufacture

verb, noun

Meaning

To make or produce something, especially on a large scale using machinery.

Examples

The company plans to manufacture smartphones in India.
They manufacture a wide range of chemicals for industrial use.

Synonyms: make, produce, create, fabricate, assemble

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manufacture (B2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmænjʊˈfækʧər/

Definition

To make or produce something, especially on a large scale using machinery.

Examples

The company plans to manufacture smartphones in India.
They manufacture a wide range of chemicals for industrial use.
This factory has been manufacturing textiles for over fifty years.

How to Use manufacture

manufacture something (verb): To make or produce something. — "The plant will manufacture electric vehicles."
manufacture something for someone/something (verb): To produce goods intended for a specific market or purpose. — "They manufacture specialized equipment for the medical field."
manufacture a story/excuse/lie (verb): To invent or create a false account or reason. — "It's unethical to manufacture evidence to support your claim."
in manufacture (prepositional phrase): Relating to the process or industry of making goods. — "The country has a strong tradition in heavy manufacture."

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