sophisticate

/səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/
noun
  1. A person who has a lot of knowledge about culture, fashion, or the world and is considered refined and experienced.
    • She was a true sophisticate, always dressed elegantly and well-informed about current events.
    • The party was full of New York sophisticates discussing art and literature.
    • The restaurant attracted a crowd of urban sophisticates who appreciated fine dining.
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verb
  1. To make something more complex, refined, or advanced.
    • The company plans to sophisticate its software with new features.
    • Over time, the simple design was sophisticate into a complex machine.
    • They worked to sophisticate the educational program to meet modern standards.
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