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manufacture

verb B2 Formal

Meaning

To manufacture means to produce goods in large quantities, typically using machinery and industrial processes.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "manufacture" with "produce," as "manufacture" often implies a more industrialized process.

Example Sentences

Do you know where they manufacture these electronic devices ?
The company plans to manufacture new products by next year .
The company plans to manufacture new products next year .
They manufacture these shoes in a factory near the city .

Word in Context

Every morning , Marta walks to the small factory near her home where they manufacture wooden furniture . She checks the machines , helps set the schedules , and talks with colleagues about the orders for the week . Although the work is repetitive , she enjoys seeing plain boards become well - made tables and chairs . If a piece is damaged , it can be repaired or recycled so waste is kept to a minimum . At the end of the day , the finished products are packed and sent to local shops where customers can buy them .

Common Phrases

manufacture goods manufacture products manufacture components

Synonyms

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