elaborate
/ɪˈlæbərət/
adjective
- Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; complex and detailed.
- They built an elaborate sandcastle with towers and a moat.
- The plan was too elaborate to explain in just a few minutes.
- The bride wore an elaborate dress with lace and pearls.
verb
- To explain or give more details about something.
- He didn't elaborate, so we were left with many questions.
- Could you elaborate on your idea for the science project?
- The witness was asked to elaborate on what she saw that night.
- To develop or work out in detail; to create something complex.
- The chef elaborated the basic recipe with exotic spices.
- Over time, the simple melody was elaborated into a symphony.
- The artist elaborated the sketch into a full painting.
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