Elaborate

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlæbrət/

Elaborate (adjective)

  1. having many details or complicated parts
  2. carefully made or planned with a lot of attention to detail

Examples

  • The design was elaborate, featuring intricate patterns.
  • Her explanation was elaborate, covering every aspect.

Common collocations: elaborate design, elaborate plan, elaborate details, elaborate scheme, elaborate arrangement

Elaborate (verb)

  1. to give more details about something
  2. to develop or explain something in a detailed way

Examples

  • Can you elaborate on your proposal?
  • She asked him to elaborate further on the topic.

Synonyms of Elaborate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Elaborate

  • — When reducing complexity or detail.
  • — When making something shorter or less detailed.