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elaborates

VERB

make detailed; expand

Synonyms

STRONG

amplify bedeck clarify comment complicate deck decorate develop devise discuss embellish enhance enlarge evolve expatiate explain expound garnish improve interpret ornament particularize polish produce refine specify unfold

WEAK

flesh out work out

Antonyms

STRONG

abridge block compress condense confuse curtail damage decrease deface diminish dirty halt harm hurt lessen lower reduce ruin spoil stop worsen

WEAK

make simple simplify

Example Sentences

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Of the new album, one of its highlights is the buoyant corrido “Terca,” which elaborates on a short story in the memoir about Venegas’ move to Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

When questioned on this by her guest, Queer Eye's Tan France, she elaborates on what she likes to cook.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

“Face to Face” elaborates on this possible evidence as well as leads Peterson and his supporters claim paint a different picture from that which the prosecution used to secure Peterson’s conviction.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024

Gray elaborates by pointing out that when climate change raises sea levels, the impact will not be limited to people living on the coasts.

From Salon • May 24, 2024

A note elaborates that Tío Alejandro was the one who used to own English saddle horses and taught you four girls to ride.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez