ELABORATE (ON) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

elaborate (on)

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Definition of elaborate (on)

as in to exaggerate

to add to the interest of by including made-up details my friend tends to elaborate on his hiking experiences, turning an ordinary walk in the woods into a hair-raising adventure

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as in to develop

to express more fully and in greater detail the candidate for governor refused to elaborate on how she would balance the state's budget

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Prosecutors described the brothers as flight risks who exaggerate, lie under oath and should remain behind bars.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
According to naturalist Bill Finch, kudzu’s threat to Southern landscapes has been exaggerated.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of exaggerate

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The approach, developed by a team led by researchers from York University in Toronto, could improve how humanoid robots judge distances, recognize object orientation, and navigate complex environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Since Ozzy’s death, Jack has been involved in the family business, which includes creating an Ozzy AI avatar and developing a film about his life and career with Sony.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of develop

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Japan’s Inpex, for example, formed a joint venture to expand its LNG investment in Australia’s Northern Territory.

— Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
While most of its stores are in mainland China, the company had 4,378 stores overseas as of end-June and has been expanding into new markets, including central Asia and the Americas.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of expand

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Newsom proposed another $18 billion last year to supplement the wildfire fund, which the Legislature approved.

— Sophie Austin, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
McConville said each year this grant helps supplement the district’s ag program by providing resources to modernize curriculum, enhance facilities and equipment, purchase essential supplies and connect students with real-world career pathways.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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