elaborate
gb/ɪlˈæbɚɪt/ us/ɪlˈæbɚɪt/
B2
Ingles
~ 4800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
B2
action
1
Explain in greater detail
To say more about something so it is clearer and easier to understand.
Padron ng paggamit:
to elaborate on [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes omit 'on' after 'elaborate' when used with an object, e.g., saying 'elaborate the topic' instead of 'elaborate on the topic'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
expand (Less formal; often used interchangeably when giving more information.)
|
clarify (Focuses on making something clearer rather than adding more detail.)
Mga kasalungat
summarize (Opposite in that it reduces information to key points instead of adding details.)
Mga kolokasyon
elaborate on a point
|elaborate further
|carefully elaborate
Mga tema
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
an elaborate [plan/design/decoration]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'elaborate' as an adjective with the verb form and use incorrect sentence structure.
Mga kasingkahulugan
ornate (Often used for decoration; implies artistic style.)
|
intricate (Emphasizes complexity and fine detail.)
Mga kasalungat
simple (Lacking complexity or detailed parts.)
Mga kolokasyon
elaborate plan
|elaborate design
|elaborate decoration
Mga tema
art
|design
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
elaborate
IPA
GB/ɪlˈæbɚɪt/
US/ɪlˈæbɚɪt/
Mga pantig at diin
elab - or - ate (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: elaborate
Verb
- Base: elaborate
- 3rd Person Singular: elaborates
- Present Participle: elaborating
- Past: elaborated
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
elaborates
verb
elaborating
verb
elaborated
verb
Core family
elaboration
noun B2
elaborately
adverb
Advanced or less common
elaborative
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Could you elaborate on your proposal for the project?
- The author elaborates on this idea in the next chapter.