Sophisticate

Pronunciation: /səˈfɪstəˌkeɪt/

Sophisticate (verb)

  1. To make something more advanced or complicated.
  2. To improve something by making it more cultured or refined.

Examples

  • They sophisticate the design to improve functionality.
  • Engineers sophisticate the system to enhance performance.

Common collocations: sophisticate a process, sophisticate technology, sophisticate a technique, sophisticate a method, urban sophisticate

Sophisticate (noun)

  1. A person who is experienced and knowledgeable about the world.

Examples

  • The sophisticate navigates social events with ease.
  • As a sophisticate, she appreciates fine art.

Synonyms of Sophisticate

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Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Sophisticate

  • describing lack of experience
  • describing lack of refinement