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Sophisticate (Verb)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

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

Examples

  • 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.

Hypernyms

  • Elaborate
  • Refine
  • Rarify

Related Words

  • Sophistication (noun)

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • 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.

Synonyms

  • Twist
  • Twist Around
  • Pervert
  • Convolute

Hypernyms

  • Refer
  • Denote

Related Words

  • Sophistication (noun)

Meaning 3

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

Classification

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

Examples

  • 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.

Synonyms

  • Doctor
  • Doctor Up

Hypernyms

  • Dilute
  • Stretch
  • Adulterate
  • Debase

Meaning 4

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

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • 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.

Hypernyms

  • Civilize
  • Train
  • Cultivate
  • School
  • Civilise

Related Words

  • Sophisticate (noun)
  • Sophistication (noun)
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