ELABORATED (ON) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

elaborated (on)

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past tense of elaborate (on)

as in exaggerated

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 developed

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 on cross-examination, Richards said Colt had exaggerated his mental health symptoms and made things up to try to get a more serious diagnosis.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The president exaggerated the nation’s manufacturing rebound under his watch and, once more, mocked the affordability crisis that polls suggest is top of mind for many voters.

— Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of exaggerated

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Over the following months, Harrison developed pneumonia and gut failure and also suffered a stroke.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Even before the war, the country had already developed a large legal profession, sophisticated corporate firms, and distinctive constitutional institutions, although European legal systems retained greater intellectual prestige.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of developed

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It is sold as an ecru denim, and when customers piece dye the jean, only the warp is colored.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Prawn and black truffle dumplings are a joy, the shimmering black casings colored with charcoal powder and stuffed with toothsome shrimp.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of colored

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Beijing in recent years has rapidly expanded mandates for schools in ethnic minority regions to adopt primarily Chinese-language education, starting from kindergarten.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Broadcom expanded a multiyear partnership with Meta Platforms earlier this year to develop successive generations of custom AI accelerator chips, supporting the Instagram and WhatsApp parent's growing AI infrastructure.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of expanded

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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, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
The deep heel cup offers excellent stability, while the soft footbed is padded enough to wear for hours at a time.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Elaborated (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborated%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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