Vocabulary Entry

elaborate

|verb • adjective

verb

To explain in more detail or expand on something.

Example Sentences

"Can you elaborate on your previous statement?"

"The teacher asked him to elaborate on his answers during the discussion."

"She will elaborate her findings in the upcoming report."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The elaborate design of the building attracted many visitors."

"He wore an elaborate costume for the theater performance."

"The wedding had an elaborate ceremony that took hours to prepare."