elaborate
Definition
- v. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
- v. produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
- v. work out in detail
- adj. marked by complexity and richness of detail
Word forms
- Past participle
- elaborated
- Past tense
- elaborated
- Present participle
- elaborating
- Third person singular
- elaborates
Example sentences
a.
The architect presented an elaborate design for the new museum.
vt.
Please elaborate on your plan so we can understand it better.
vi.
The discussion began to elaborate as more questions were asked.