Simple meaning
What does Elaborate mean?
detailed and carefully developed.
Dictionary definition
detailed and carefully planned or explained.
Example sentences
Elaborate in a sentence
easy
The class used elaborate to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more elaborate.
hard
During group work, students explained how elaborate changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like Elaborate
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Elaborate word family
Base word
elaborate
adjective
elaborate
Base form.
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What does elaborate mean?
Elaborate means detailed and carefully developed.
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