Words · Common
elaborate
/ɪˈlæbɹət/ · 9 letters · 7 distinct letters
- adjective
marked by complexity and richness of detail
an elaborate lace pattern
- 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
- adjective
developed or executed with care and in minute detail; ;, John Buchan
a detailed plan
- verb
produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
The bee elaborates honey
- verb
make more complex, intricate, or richer
refine a design or pattern