elaborate Antonyms

Meaning of elaborate

Wordnet

elaborate (v)

add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product

make more complex, intricate, or richer

work out in detail

Wordnet

elaborate (s)

marked by complexity and richness of detail

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

Webster

elaborate (a.)

Wrought with labor; finished with great care; studied; executed with exactness or painstaking; as, an elaborate discourse; an elaborate performance; elaborate research.

Webster

elaborate (v. t.)

To produce with labor

To perfect with painstaking; to improve or refine with labor and study, or by successive operations; as, to elaborate a painting or a literary work.

elaborate Sentence Examples

  1. The professor elaborated on the concept of relativity, explaining it in great detail.
  2. The architect elaborated the intricate details of the new building design, ensuring that all aspects were considered.
  3. The cook elaborated the recipe by adding various spices and herbs, creating a flavorful dish.
  4. The artist elaborated the sketch, adding shading and highlights to create a more realistic image.
  5. The detective elaborated the crime scene, carefully examining every piece of evidence to determine what happened.
  6. The scientist elaborated the research findings, presenting them in a comprehensive report.
  7. The politician elaborated the party's platform, explaining their stance on various issues.
  8. The musician elaborated the musical score, adding harmonies and variations to create a rich and dynamic composition.
  9. The author elaborated the story, adding subplots and character development to make it more engaging.
  10. The gardener elaborated the flower bed, planting a variety of colorful flowers to create a vibrant display.

FAQs About the word elaborate

add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing, produce from basic elements or sources; change

complicated, intricate,detailed, ornate, sophisticated, complex,elegant, fancy, involved, exquisite

simple, unsophisticated, unsophisticated,simple, no-frills, plain, uncomplicated, naked, unfancy, unfancy

The professor elaborated on the concept of relativity, explaining it in great detail.

The architect elaborated the intricate details of the new building design, ensuring that all aspects were considered.

The cook elaborated the recipe by adding various spices and herbs, creating a flavorful dish.

The artist elaborated the sketch, adding shading and highlights to create a more realistic image.