elaborate

• Décrit quelque chose de très détaillé, complexe ou soigneusement conçu.

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

1. Detailed and complexB2formal

   Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; intricate.

   élaboré

   • 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.

   Synonymescomplexcomplicatedconvoluteddetailedintricateinvolved

   Antonymesbasicplainsimpleunadorneduncomplicated

2. Ornate or decoratedB2formal

   Richly decorated or designed with great attention to detail.

   richement décoré, orné

   • 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.

   Synonymesbaroquedecorateddetailedfancyfloridintricateornateostentatiousshowy

   Antonymesausterebareplainsimplesparsestarkunadornedundecorated

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de développer ou de présenter quelque chose avec plus de détails, ou pour expliquer de manière plus approfondie.

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.

   détailler

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

   Synonymesamplifyclarifydelineatedetailembellishexpoundflesh out

   Antonymesabbreviateabridgecondensesimplify

2. Develop or refineB2formal

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

   développer, préciser

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

   Synonymesamplifydetaildevelopembellishenhanceexpandexpoundflesh outrefine

   Antonymesabbreviateabridgecondensereduceshortensimplify