elaborate
Aussprache: [ɪˈlæbəˌreɪt]
Wort
Kontext: „communication“
(verb) to explain something in more detail. When you elaborate, you take a basic idea and add extra information to make it clearer.
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The teacher asked me to elaborate on my project so everyone could understand it better.
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She didn’t elaborate on her opinion, so we were left confused.
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Can you elaborate on what you mean by that statement?
Kontext: „design“
(adjective) something that is very detailed and has a lot of parts. An elaborate design is full of different elements and looks really complex and beautiful.
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She wore an elaborate costume with many colors and decorations at the festival.
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The simple design of the building was not elaborate at all; it was quite plain.
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What does the elaborate pattern on your dress represent?
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