elaborate (on or upon)

Definition of elaborate (on or upon)next

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supplement
Verb
  • The solution for this is to construct a new gaseous nitrogen system to supplement the existing capacity, but the $25 million project is currently unfunded.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
  • The effort to supplement what the school receives directly from Chicago Public Schools has paid off.
    Mila Koumpilova, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
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“Elaborate (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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