elaborate
elaborate /ɪˈlæbɝˌeɪt/
adjective
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(
)
Marked by complexity and richness of detail
(
luxuriant
, elaborate
)
marked by complexity and richness of detail
An elaborate lace pattern
an elaborate lace pattern
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()
Developed or executed with care and in minute detail
(
elaborated
, elaborate
, detailed
)
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
A detailed plan
a detailed plan
The elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion
the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion
The carefully elaborated theme
the carefully elaborated theme
verb
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()
Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
(
dilate
, expand
, expatiate
, elaborate
, enlarge
, exposit
, expound
, flesh out
, lucubrate
)
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
She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
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Work out in detail
(
elaborate
, work out
)
work out in detail
Elaborate a plan
elaborate a plan
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Make more complex, intricate, or richer
(
elaborate
, rarify
, refine
, complicate
)
make more complex, intricate, or richer
Refine a design or pattern
refine a design or pattern
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Produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
(
elaborate
)
produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
The bee elaborates honey
The bee elaborates honey
