Elaborate meaning

What does “elaborate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“elaborate” is a verb and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing.

elaborate

verb

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”
Synonymslucubrate expatiate exposit enlarge flesh out expand expound dilate
produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
“The bee elaborates honey”
make more complex, intricate, or richer
“refine a design or pattern”
Synonymscomplicate refine rarify
work out in detail
“elaborate a plan”
Synonymswork out

adjective

marked by complexity and richness of detail
“an elaborate lace pattern”
Synonymsluxuriant
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
“a detailed plan”
“the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion”
Synonymsdetailed elaborated

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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