Confabulate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Confabulate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To speak casually with; to chat.
Meaning
(intransitive) To speak casually with; to chat.
More Meanings
- (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."
Word Forms
- confabulates
- confabulating
- confabulated
Synonyms for confabulate
Depending on context, synonyms include confab, discourse, parley, chat, common, conversate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include confab, chat, chitchat, natter, consult, gossip.
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