ELABORATE (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

elaborate (on or upon)

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Definition of elaborate (on or upon)

as in to enlarge (on or upon)

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supplement

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The powertrains are also equipped with a turbogenerator, which is powered by a gas turbine that can generate electricity in flight to supplement the batteries and power the motor.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Earlier this year, Hollywood eliminated its human parking attendants at a downtown garage and added a parking app to supplement a payment kiosk.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

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