elaborate (on)

verb

Definition of elaborate (on)next
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elaborate (on)
  1. exaggerate
  2. develop
  3. pad
  4. expand
  5. supplement
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  • Many progressive groups grossly exaggerate problems as an argument for federalizing national elections or to use as a fundraising tool.
    Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The book generated a backlash among Israel’s supporters, and he was accused of exaggerating the situation and misstating some facts.
    Peter Baker, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of exaggerate
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  • Whether that is increasing the ball movement, finding another on-ball presence or tapping into better defense, this is an opportunity for the Mavericks to develop the skill sets of their role players so that when Dončić and Irving do come back, the team is even better equipped to support the stars.
    Law Murray, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In recent years, tensions have developed between Natalia, now 21, and the Manses over her independence and romantic life.
    Nicole Acosta, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of develop
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  • Gustavo Gimeno conducts; reliables by Ravel and Barber pad out the rest of the program.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The same Rams who won a mediocre division, padded their record with wins over the Jets, NE, and the Saints, and then lost to the Bears?
    The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of pad
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  • Preserving, nature, history, and culture for future generations All told, Biden created 10 new national monuments and expanded 2 others during his term, tying him for eighth place, with William Taft, for the most monuments designated by a president.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
  • While teams build local fan bases, league executives are also keen to grow individual player brands, recognizing the way other women’s sports stars—such as Caitlin Clark, Ilona Maher, Alex Morgan and Serena Williams—have expanded the fan bases for their sports.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of expand
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  • While some small studies have shown that supplementing with 1 to 2 tablespoons of MCTs per day led to minor improvements or stabilization of cognitive function in those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, other studies have shown no benefit.
    Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The house also came with a trove of furnishings and artifacts, some of which the couple kept and supplemented with antiques from Athens, products from Ikea and Ms. Metzger’s handmade pendant lamps, sconces and sinks.
    Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of supplement
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