# elaborate

**Pronunciation:** /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ · ih-LAB-uh-rayt

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

To explain something in more detail or add more information.

## Examples

- Can you elaborate on your proposal?
- She elaborated on her theory of how the universe began.
- He didn't elaborate further on the reasons for his decision.

## Synonyms

- explain — To make something clear or understandable.
- detail — To give specific information about something.
- expound — To present or explain a theory or idea in detail.
- flesh out — To add more information or details to make something more complete.

## Common patterns

- elaborate on — To give more details about something. — The speaker elaborated on the economic impact of the new policy.

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