elaborate (on)

verb

Definition of elaborate (on)next
1
as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details my friend tends to elaborate on his hiking experiences, turning an ordinary walk in the woods into a hair-raising adventure

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2
as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail the candidate for governor refused to elaborate on how she would balance the state's budget

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborate (on)
  1. exaggerate
  2. develop
  3. pad
  4. expand
  5. supplement
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  • This book only exaggerates that a little and gets the point across with its oceanography-meets-psychology text and gorgeous design. 8.
    Brian Boone, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has greatly exaggerated the death of legacy media in his posts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of exaggerate
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  • On the other side, the Chargers have come on of late with multiple players providing key moments as the season develops.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Dodgers fan favorite Teoscar Hernández is among many free agent outfielders whose market has been slow to develop as Soto contemplates multiple offers.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of develop
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  • In-ear, on-ear, and over-ear: Over-ear headphones have padding that secures around your ears for a cup-like seal, while on-ear rests on top of your ears.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 3 Dec. 2024
  • This handsome leather backpack has padded compartments for your electronics, and multiple zippered pockets, and is $80 right now for Cyber Monday.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of pad
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  • Plans are underway to expand the facility in Cancún and build partnerships with hospitals and research institutions across the globe.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • While these young men shifted away from Harris in unanticipated margins, Hogg says Democrats' losses this election are bigger than just one voting bloc -- and hopes that extreme candor and commitments to those groups will not only rebuild but expand the party.
    Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of expand
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  • Find out what your biomarkers are telling you and supplement accordingly.
    Jon Bier, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The focus here is clearly on adding performance rather than eking out electric range, as the motors feature torque vectoring across the front axle, supplement the engine with torque-fill between gear changes and offer regenerative braking when slowing down.
    Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supplement
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“Elaborate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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