fabulate Synonyms & Antonyms
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Fabulate as a Verb
To tell invented stories, often those that involve fantasy, such as fables.
To relate as or in the manner of a fable.
To tell fables, to narrate with fables.
Fabulate as a Noun
A folk story that is not entirely believable.
A folk story that is told for entertainment, and not intended to be taken as true.
(specifically) A folk story that is told for entertainment, and not intended to be taken as true.
Word Forms & Grammar
fabulate (third-person singular simple present fabulates, present participle fabulating, simple past and past participle fabulated)
fabulate (countable and uncountable, plural fabulates)
Origin of Fabulate
Origin 1: From Latin fābulātus, perfect active participle of fābulor (“to tell stories, chat”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from fābula (“fable”).
Origin 2: Coined around 1934 by folklorist Carl von Sydow to contrast with memorate, see -ate (noun-forming suffix).[1]
Word Facts for Fabulate
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | To tell invented stories, often those that involve fantasy, such as fables |
| Plural | fabulates |
| Verb forms | fabulates, fabulating, fabulated |
Fabulate: Your Questions Answered
Is fabulate a verb or a noun?
Fabulate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of fabulate?
The plural of fabulate is fabulates.
What is the past tense of fabulate?
The past tense of fabulate is fabulated. The present participle is fabulating.