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What does Elaborate mean?
detailed and carefully developed.
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detailed and carefully planned or explained.
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WordElaborate.
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MeaningElaborate means detailed and carefully developed.
ExampleExample: The class used elaborate to describe the result in simple words.
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- Syllables
- ih · lab · uh · rut
- Strongest beat
- lab
- Ending
- rut
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lab.
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similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
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opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
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elaborate
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elaborate
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