elaborate

//ɪˈlæb.ə.reɪt//
B2Frequency Level 9Formal
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Adjective

elaborateCanonical form
1

Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

The palace has an elaborate garden with fountains and sculptures.

2

Marked by intricate and often excessive detail; ornate.

The palace had elaborate decorations on every wall.

Verb

elaborateInfinitive
elaboratePresent tense
elaboratedPast tense
elaboratedPast participle
elaboratingPresent participle
elaboratesThird-person singular
1

To develop or present a theory, policy, or system in further detail.

The professor elaborated his theory in a series of lectures.

2

To add more information or detail to something already said.

Could you elaborate on your idea?

Antonym