ELABORATE ON Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

elaborate (on)

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Definition of elaborate (on)

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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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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But there is a major difference between arguing that the contact was not a foul and suggesting Clark fabricated or exaggerated the injury.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly on Tuesday, accusing the company of using outdated studies in its advertisements that exaggerate the efficacy of Lilly’s products.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of exaggerate

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As Chinese companies have rushed to develop AI models and hardware that can rival that of the US, the government has also carefully rolled out incremental measures to maintain social stability.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Another generation of family members and in-laws developed Ballantyne, another upscale neighborhood with homes, restaurants, retail, and corporate offices.

— Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of develop

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Plus, the straps are thick and padded to prevent them from digging into shoulders during a high-intensity workout.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Do wrap bottles in protective materials While a sweater or jeans works in a pinch, padded wine sleeves or bubble-wrap sheets will be your best friend.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Definition of pad

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Abarca also wants to expand affordable housing options in Jackson County, invest in law enforcement and support local businesses.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Protesters blame Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and demand his resignation, but the demonstrations have since expanded into a wider anger over government accountability, spreading to other cities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of expand

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If the Heat prefers to add a natural point guard to supplement Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith, options include Russell Westbrook, combo guard Gabe Vincent, Cam Payne and Aaron Holiday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Skillsets can supplement the wide receiver corps if an emergency elevation is required.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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“Elaborate (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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