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elaborate

 

[ ɪˈlæbəreɪt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in conversation

To add more detail or information to something; to develop or expand on a topic.

Synonyms

develop, enlarge, expand

Examples of usage

  • He asked me to elaborate on my previous point.
  • Can you elaborate on that idea a bit more?
  • She elaborated on her research findings during the presentation.
Context #2 | Verb

in writing

To provide more specific information or examples to make something clearer or more detailed.

Synonyms

clarify, explain, illustrate

Examples of usage

  • The author elaborated on the character's backstory in the second chapter.
  • The report needs to be elaborated with more data and analysis.
  • The instructions were elaborated with diagrams and illustrations.
Context #3 | Noun

formal

A detailed explanation or description of something.

Synonyms

account, description, explanation

Examples of usage

  • The document included an elaborate on the company's financial situation.
  • She gave an elaborate of her theory during the conference.
  • The professor's lecture was an elaborate on the history of art.

Translations

Translations of the word "elaborate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elaborar

🇮🇳 विस्तार करना

🇩🇪 ausarbeiten

🇮🇩 menguraikan

🇺🇦 розробляти

🇵🇱 opracować

🇯🇵 詳述する (shōjutsu suru)

🇫🇷 élaborer

🇪🇸 elaborar

🇹🇷 detaylandırmak

🇰🇷 정교하게 만들다 (jeonggyohage mandeulda)

🇸🇦 يُعِدّ

🇨🇿 vypracovat

🇸🇰 vypracovať

🇨🇳 详细说明 (xiángxì shuōmíng)

🇸🇮 izdelati

🇮🇸 útfæra

🇰🇿 әзірлеу

🇬🇪 განვიხილოთ

🇦🇿 hazırlamaq

🇲🇽 elaborar

Etymology

The word "elaborate" originated from the Latin word "elaboratus," which means "worked out with great care." Over time, it evolved in English to refer to adding more detail or complexity to something. The concept of elaboration has been emphasized in various fields such as education, communication, and art, highlighting the importance of providing thorough explanations and expanding on ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,255, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.