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Sophisticate (Verb)

Make more complex or refined; "a sophisticated design".

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

Artisans skillfully added intricate patterns to sophisticate the overall aesthetic of the luxury handbag.
The filmmaker aimed to sophisticate the remake by incorporating deeper themes and symbolism.
Over time, her tastes in art and architecture began to sophisticate, transforming her home into a stunning collection of masterpieces.
The fashion designer worked tirelessly to sophisticate her debut collection, blending vintage elegance with modern silhouettes.
By incorporating advanced algorithms, the developers sought to sophisticate the AI-powered chatbot, making it more lifelike and responsive.

Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; "Don't twist my words".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The politician was accused of trying to sophisticate his earlier statement to avoid being held accountable.
She felt that her opponent was trying to sophisticate the facts to win the argument.
By rephrasing the question, he managed to sophisticate the issue and sidestep a direct answer.
The spokesperson denied sophisticating the CEO's statement, claiming it had been taken out of context.
The debater was warned against trying to sophisticate his opponent's words to score an unfair point.

Alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive; "Sophisticate rose water with geraniol".

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

The winery was shut down after officials discovered that they had been using artificial flavorings to sophisticate their expensive wine.
The dishonest merchant was fined for attempting to sophisticate the quality of the diamonds by treating them with chemicals.
Tests revealed that the seller had tried to sophisticate the expensive perfume with low-cost ingredients.
The company was sued for sophisticating their organic products with genetically modified additives.
To make more money, some unscrupulous dealers sophisticate pure honey with a mixture of syrup and artificial sweeteners.

Make less natural or innocent; "Their manners had sophisticated the young girls".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The city had a way of sophisticating even the most well-intentioned of individuals with its cunning and materialism.
Travel and international experiences had sophisticated the small-town boy, who now found himself ill at ease in familiar surroundings.
Her innocence had been irreparably lost after the traumatic event, and she felt as though the entire world had sophisticatated her beyond repair.
A few years of working in the competitive corporate world had sophisticated the once-naive college grad.
Exposure to the darker aspects of human nature had sophisticated the impressionable young artist.