Pronunciation: /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪt/
noun a detailed and complicated plan or statement
A1 I need an elaborate explanation of the rules.
A2 She gave an elaborate presentation on the topic.
B1 The artist's elaborate painting was full of intricate details.
B2 The elaborate design of the building impressed everyone who saw it.
C1 The elaborate plan was carefully crafted to ensure success.
C2 Her elaborate speech captivated the audience with its eloquence.
verb to add more detail or information to something
A1 Can you elaborate on how to make a sandwich?
A2 She asked me to elaborate on my answer during the presentation.
B1 The article elaborates on the benefits of regular exercise.
B2 The professor asked the students to elaborate on their research findings.
C1 The author elaborated on the historical context of the novel in great detail.
C2 The CEO elaborated on the company's future plans during the annual meeting.
adjective involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated
A1 She wore an elaborate dress to the party.
A2 The chef prepared an elaborate meal for the guests.
B1 The artist's painting featured elaborate details and intricate patterns.
B2 The elaborate architecture of the cathedral impressed visitors from around the world.
C1 The elaborate plan required months of preparation and coordination.
C2 The elaborate scheme involved multiple layers of deception and manipulation.
formal The speaker asked the panelists to elaborate on their research findings during the conference.
informal Can you elaborate on what happened at the party last night?
slang Yo, give me the full scoop and elaborate on the drama that went down!
figurative The artist's intricate brush strokes elaborate the emotions of the painting.
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