elaborated (on)

verb

Definition of elaborated (on)next
past tense of elaborate (on)
1
as in exaggerated
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 developed
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 elaborated (on)
  1. developed
  2. colored
  3. expanded
  4. padded
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  • Then Netflix developed The Lincoln Lawyer, based on Connelly's criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller, starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in the title role.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ceres developed a comprehensive roadmap for the insurance industry in a world with increasing weather risks.
    Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of developed
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  • Phoenix Raceway bag policy Phoenix Raceway's bag policy allows bags that are fully clear or colored clear plastic, vinyl or mesh.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • These small, dimpled bumps look white, pink, or skin-colored.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of colored
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  • That has expanded to include a toy drive to collect items to give to children in foster care.
    Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The program grew to include 60 participants from each side, then expanded to include Arab and Jewish students in northern Israel.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanded
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  • Dakota Joshua then padded Vancouver’s lead with a counterpunching breakaway goal, a marvel of hustle and skill from the Canucks winger.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Dakota Joshua then padded Vancouver’s lead with a counterpunching breakaway goal, a marvel of hustle and skill from the Canucks winger.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of padded
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