elaborate

• Beschreibt etwas, das sehr detailliert, komplex oder sorgfältig ausgearbeitet ist; auch im Sinne von aufwendig oder kunstvoll gestaltet.

Describes something that is very detailed, complicated, or carefully arranged.

1. Detailed and complexB2formal

   Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; intricate.

   Detailliert und komplex

   • The architect designed an elaborate system of arches and columns.
   • She gave an elaborate explanation of the scientific process.
   • The wedding cake was decorated with elaborate sugar flowers.

   Synonymecomplexcomplicatedconvoluteddetailedintricateinvolved

   Antonymebasicplainsimpleunadorneduncomplicated

2. Ornate or decoratedB2formal

   Richly decorated or designed with great attention to detail.

   Aufwendig verziert

   • The palace had elaborate ceilings painted with scenes from mythology.
   • He wore an elaborate costume to the masquerade ball.
   • The manuscript was written in elaborate calligraphy.

   Synonymebaroquedecorateddetailedfancyfloridintricateornateostentatiousshowy

   Antonymeausterebareplainsimplesparsestarkunadornedundecorated

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas detaillierter auszuarbeiten oder darzustellen bzw. etwas gründlicher zu erklären.

A verb used to indicate the act of developing or presenting something in further detail, or to explain more thoroughly.

1. Explain in detailB2formal

   To develop or present something in greater detail.

   Näher erläutern

   • Could you elaborate on your proposal?
   • The professor elaborated the theory with several examples.
   • She elaborated her point during the discussion.

   Synonymeamplifyclarifydelineatedetailembellishexpoundflesh out

   Antonymeabbreviateabridgecondensesimplify

2. Develop or refineB2formal

   To work out or add details to something, making it more complex or refined.

   Ausarbeiten

   • The artist elaborated the sketch into a full painting.
   • They elaborated the plan over several meetings.
   • He elaborated his argument with supporting evidence.

   Synonymeamplifydetaildevelopembellishenhanceexpandexpoundflesh outrefine

   Antonymeabbreviateabridgecondensereduceshortensimplify