Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

elaborates

Pronunciation: [ɪˈlæbəˌreɪts]

Word

Learn how to use elaborates in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

Can you elaborate on what you meant by that?

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

Why did the writer need to elaborate on his thoughts?

How to pronounce elaborates

Pronunciation: [ɪˈlæbəˌreɪts]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s