elaborate
gb/ɪlˈæbɚɪt/ us/ɪlˈæbɚɪt/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 4800
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
B2
action
1
Explain in greater detail
To say more about something so it is clearer and easier to understand.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to elaborate on [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes omit 'on' after 'elaborate' when used with an object, e.g., saying 'elaborate the topic' instead of 'elaborate on the topic'.
Visawe
expand (Less formal; often used interchangeably when giving more information.)
|
clarify (Focuses on making something clearer rather than adding more detail.)
Vinyume
summarize (Opposite in that it reduces information to key points instead of adding details.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
elaborate on a point
|elaborate further
|carefully elaborate
Mada
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Could you elaborate on your last statement?
- The witness was asked to elaborate on what he saw.
- She elaborated on her plan during the meeting.
- The teacher encouraged students to elaborate their answers.
- He refused to elaborate further when questioned.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Please elaborate on your idea.
- Can you elaborate on that point?
- He will elaborate during his talk.
- She did not elaborate about the problem.
- The book elaborates on this topic.
adjective
B2
property
2
Detailed and complex
Made with many small parts or details; very carefully planned or decorated.
Muundo wa matumizi:
an elaborate [plan/design/decoration]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'elaborate' as an adjective with the verb form and use incorrect sentence structure.
Visawe
ornate (Often used for decoration; implies artistic style.)
|
intricate (Emphasizes complexity and fine detail.)
Vinyume
simple (Lacking complexity or detailed parts.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
elaborate plan
|elaborate design
|elaborate decoration
Mada
art
|design
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- The thieves had an elaborate plan to break into the vault.
- She wore an elaborate gown covered in beads and lace.
- The building's facade featured elaborate carvings.
- They prepared an elaborate meal for the guests.
- His excuse was too elaborate to be believable.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The house has an elaborate garden.
- She wore an elaborate dress.
- They made an elaborate dinner.
- He told an elaborate story.
- The party had elaborate decorations.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
elaborate
IPA
GB/ɪlˈæbɚɪt/
US/ɪlˈæbɚɪt/
Silabi na mkazo
elab - or - ate (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: elaborate
Verb
- Base: elaborate
- 3rd Person Singular: elaborates
- Present Participle: elaborating
- Past: elaborated
Familia ya neno
Forms
elaborates
verb
elaborating
verb
elaborated
verb
Core family
elaboration
noun B2
elaborately
adverb
Advanced or less common
elaborative
adjective
Semi
elaborate on
1/ɪlˈæbɚˌeɪt ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Give more details about something
To talk or write more about something so it is clearer or more complete.
Mifano
- Could you elaborate on your proposal for the project?
- The author elaborates on this idea in the next chapter.