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elaborate::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | complicate, rarify, refine |
| Type of | change, modify, alter |
| Has types | develop, involve, sophisticate |
| Derivation | elaboration |
elaborate::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dilate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate |
| Type of | clear up, elucidate, clarify |
| Has types | set forth, illustrate, instance, specify, specialize, particularise, particularize, specialise, detail, exemplify, exposit, expound |
| Derivation | elaboration |
She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation.
elaborate::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | luxuriant |
| Derivation | elaborateness |
an elaborate lace pattern.
elaborate::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | detailed, elaborated |
| Derivation | elaborateness |
the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion.
the carefully elaborated theme.
Examples of elaborate
elaborate
Both companies declined to elaborate on the agreement to delay their litigation.
From the dailyherald.com
They employed elaborate stage sets and staid models to showcase their creations.
From the abcnews.go.com
Still, he declined to elaborate on how he hooked up with the groups in question.
From the stltoday.com
The closest to a weather tragedy I've had was a very elaborate mountain wedding.
From the denverpost.com
I'd expect him back for Duquesne, but Majerus didn't elaborate on the situation.
From the stltoday.com
Although less elaborate than opening ceremonies, it should be another good show.
From the kentucky.com
A glance at some elaborate jack-o'-lanterns suggests there's room to scale back.
From the sfgate.com
Males perform an elaborate dance before doing battle to size up the competition.
From the sciencedaily.com
Federal officials also would not elaborate on any investigation into the school.
From the stltoday.com
- Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"
- Marked by complexity and richness of detail; "an elaborate lace pattern"
- Detailed: developed or executed with care and in minute detail; "a detailed plan"; "the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion"- John Buchan; "the carefully elaborated theme"
- Produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product; "The bee elaborates honey"
- Complicate: make more complex, intricate, or richer; "refine a design or pattern"
- Work out in detail; "elaborate a plan"
- (elaborately) with elaboration; "it was elaborately spelled out"
- (used with on when used with an object) To give further detail or explanation (about); Highly complex, detailed, or sophisticated; intricate, fancy, flashy, or showy
- 1.(adj.) Requiring extremely careful attention to a number of details. 2. (adj.) intricate or complicated as the product of careful effort. 3. (verb) to explain or state something in greater detail. From the Latin laborare, to work.
