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UK/["/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃəz/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃəd/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃər/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərz/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərd/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Manufacture

In simple words: To make or produce something, usually in a factory.

Manufacture in a sentence

  • manufactured goods
  • This company manufactures the equipment used to make contact lenses.
  • a news story manufactured by an unscrupulous journalist
  • The evidence against him had been largely manufactured.
  • There were claims that the entire row had been manufactured by the press.
  • Vitamins cannot be manufactured by our bodies.
  • Plants use the sun's light to manufacture their food.

How to use Manufacture

Use 'manufacture' when talking about producing items, especially in a commercial context. It's not ideal for informal conversation. Instead, use 'make' or 'create' in casual settings.

Grammar pattern

manufacture + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'man-u-facture' — think of a man making things in a factory.

Related words

Collocations with Manufacture

  • manufacture goods
  • manufacture products
  • manufacture a model
  • mass manufacture
  • manufacture process

Synonyms for Manufacture

  • mass-produce

Opposites of Manufacture

Common mistakes with Manufacture

  • Confused with 'manufactured' as the present form.
  • Using 'manufacture' with an inappropriate subject (e.g., a person).
  • Mixing up noun and verb forms (e.g., 'manufacture' vs 'manufacturing').

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Frequently asked questions about Manufacture

What does Manufacture mean?

To make or produce something, usually in a factory.

What is the definition of Manufacture?

to make goods in large quantities, using machines

How do you use Manufacture in a sentence?

manufactured goods

Can you give another example of Manufacture?

This company manufactures the equipment used to make contact lenses.

What are synonyms for Manufacture?

Common alternatives include mass-produce.

What is the opposite of Manufacture?

Opposite meanings include destroy, dismantle, deconstruct.

What words go with Manufacture?

It commonly pairs with manufacture goods, manufacture products, manufacture a model, mass manufacture, manufacture process.

What are common mistakes when using Manufacture?

Confused with 'manufactured' as the present form. Using 'manufacture' with an inappropriate subject (e.g., a person). Mixing up noun and verb forms (e.g., 'manufacture' vs 'manufacturing').

How do you pronounce Manufacture?

US: /["/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃər/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərz/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərd/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃəz/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃəd/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Manufacture?

Use 'manufacture' when talking about producing items, especially in a commercial context. It's not ideal for informal conversation. Instead, use 'make' or 'create' in casual settings.

What CEFR level is Manufacture?

"Manufacture" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.