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elaborates

Prononciation : [ɪˈlæbəˌreɪts]

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Contexte : « explanation »

(verb) to give more details about something or to explain it in a clearer way. If you tell more about your favorite toy by describing its colors and features, you are elaborating on it.

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She elaborates on her ideas during class discussions, making them easy to understand.

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He didn’t elaborate on his answer, leaving everyone confused.

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Can you elaborate on what you meant by that?

Contexte : « writing »

(verb) to add important details or explanations to a piece of writing. When you write a story and add more sentences to make it better, you are elaborating.

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The author elaborates the main character's background to make the story more interesting.

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Her essay lacks depth because she did not elaborate on her main points.

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Why did the writer need to elaborate on his thoughts?

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