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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How Candidates Are Using AI to Cheat Generative AI tools allow candidates to rewrite resumes to match job descriptions, exaggerate experience, and present skills convincingly regardless of actual proficiency.

— Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Hair loss from shock was one that occurred and exaggerated his past concerns about his hairline.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of exaggerate

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Rain will develop across northern and central Minnesota in the morning hours, with coverage remaining spotty.

— Joseph Dames, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The project is being developed by a subsidiary of energy and electricity giant NextEra Energy and is slated to come online in late 2028.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of develop

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Steele perused them on the regular, looking to pad his newsletter.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
How to carry the load safely Experts recommend choosing a backpack that fits the child and has two broad, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, compartments to distribute weight and a waist or chest strap to redistribute the load.

— Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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Earlier this month, Spotify announced plans to expand its own AI labeling, focusing on telling users when an artist is artificial rather than specific songs.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Longtime American soccer reporter Pablo Maurer’s story outlines a potential 20-team competition that expands the postseason field by two while also adding incentives for teams to finish higher in the table.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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