What does confabulate mean?
Confabulate means (intransitive) To speak casually with; to chat..
Confabulate
/kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To speak casually with; to chat..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To speak casually with; to chat.
- (intransitive) To confer.
- (ambitransitive, psychology) To fabricate memories in order to fill gaps in one's memory.
Example Sentences
"It has been well established that the speech areas in the absence of input often confabulate a response."
Synonyms for confabulate
Antonyms for confabulate
Related Words
Word Forms
- confabulates
- confabulating
- confabulated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for confabulate?
Common synonyms include confab, discourse, parley, chat.
What is the opposite of confabulate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use confabulate in a sentence?
"It has been well established that the speech areas in the absence of input often confabulate a response."
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