ELABORATED (ON) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

elaborated (on)

verb

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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Ed Yohnka, spokesman for Illinois chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, said Flock has, in some cases, exaggerated how the technology contributes to public safety.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
But the Forbes report cast scrutiny and said Pierson exaggerated her readership and the valuation of her newsletter.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of exaggerated

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The district developed an AI policy, seeking input from teachers, students and parents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
For her cookbook, Pereira developed and perfected 100 original recipes with easy-to-find ingredients that infuse accessible dishes with rich flavors inspired by her Portuguese-Goan heritage and travels around the world.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of developed

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They are often colored blue, black, or dark brown on the outside, with interiors made of the shining nacre, or mother-of-pearl, layer.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
If a soaker is in the forecast, go ahead and harvest all nearly ripe tomatoes—the fruit that is two-thirds of the way fully colored.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of colored

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The company also acquired a bank, expanded to tourism and even considered buying an airline.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Plans call for the addition of 9,000 more homes and expanded retail, including a supermarket and home improvement store, over the next two decades.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of expanded

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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
This season’s combination of a sputtering offense and a shaky bullpen – exposed again Sunday as the Brewers padded their lead in the late innings – is already way too stomach-churning for Dodger fans.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2026

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