elaborates
The word “elaborates” has 4 syllables: e-lab-o-rates
It's pronounced as /ɪˈlæbəˌreɪts/
What is synonym and antonym for elaborates?
In the thesaurus, “elaborates” has 47 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elaborates along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elaborates
- advances
- amplify
- bedeck
- blossoms
- clarify
- comment
- complicate
- deck
- decorate
- develop
- develops
- devise
- discuss
- embellish
- emerges
- enhance
- enlarge
- evolve
- evolves
- expatiate
- explain
- expound
- fares
- flesh out
- forges
- garnish
- gets along
- gets on
- grows
- improve
- interpret
- marches
- materializes
- matures
- ornament
- particularize
- plays out
- polish
- proceeds
- produce
- progresses
- refine
- ripens
- specify
- unfold
- unfolds
- work out
Antonyms for elaborates
- abridge
- block
- compress
- condense
- confuse
- curtail
- damage
- decrease
- deface
- diminish
- dirty
- halt
- harm
- hurt
- lessen
- lower
- make simple
- reduce
- ruin
- simplify
- spoil
- stop
- worsen
Meanings of elaborates
- verb
- To develop in detail or complexity.
- (sometimes followed by on or upon, and then the object of the preposition) to expand/enlarge in detail.
Example Sentences
- The teacher elaborates on complex topics to ensure that all students fully understand the material.
- In the presentation, she elaborates on the benefits of the new marketing strategy in detail.
- The author elaborates on the main character's backstory to provide deeper context for the plot.
- During the meeting, the manager elaborates on the company's goals for the upcoming fiscal year.
- He elaborates on his initial ideas with specific examples and data to support his arguments.
On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elaborates, such as: abridge, advances, amplify, bedeck, block, blossoms, clarify.
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