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Elaborate (Verb)

Meaning 1

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".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Exposit
  • Lucubrate
  • Expatiate
  • Flesh Out
  • Expand
  • Enlarge
  • Dilate
  • Expound

Hypernyms

  • Clear Up
  • Elucidate

Hyponyms

  • Exposit
  • Particularise
  • Illustrate
  • Specialize
  • Instance
  • Specialise
  • Expound
  • Particularize

Related Words

  • Elaboration (noun)

Meaning 2

Produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product; "The bee elaborates honey".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Hypernyms

  • Make
  • Create

Related Words

  • Elaboration (noun)

Meaning 3

Work out in detail; "elaborate a plan".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

  • Work Out

Hypernyms

  • Make Grow

Related Words

  • Elaboration (noun)

Meaning 4

Make more complex, intricate, or richer; "refine a design or pattern".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

  • Refine
  • Rarify
  • Complicate

Hypernyms

  • Change
  • Alter
  • Modify

Hyponyms

  • Sophisticate
  • Involve
  • Develop

Related Words

  • Elaboration (noun)
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