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Meaning of the word confabulate in English

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confabulate

US /kənˈfæb.jə.leɪt/
UK /kənˈfæb.jə.leɪt/
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Verb

1.

engage in conversation; talk

Example:
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They spent hours confabulating about their travel plans.
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The old friends met to confabulate over coffee.
Synonym:
chatconversetalkgossipdiscuss
2.

fabricate imaginary experiences as compensation for loss of memory

Example:
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Patients with certain neurological conditions may confabulate to fill in memory gaps.
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It's important to distinguish between lying and confabulating, as the latter is often unintentional.
Synonym:
fabricateinventmake upfantasize
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