1verb
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
“She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation”
01 Word definition
elaborate
9 letters · 5 vowels · 4 consonants
Is ELABORATE a word?
Yes. ELABORATE is a 9-letter verb. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
E-L-A-B-O-R-A-T-EHow do you spell ELABORATE?
ELABORATE contains 9 letters, begins with E, and ends with E.
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2verb
produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
“The bee elaborates honey”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗lucubrateexpatiateexpositenlargeflesh outexpand
02 Letter breakdown
How is ELABORATE spelled?
E1L2A3B4O5R6A7T8E9
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About ELABORATE.
How do you spell ELABORATE?
ELABORATE is spelled E-L-A-B-O-R-A-T-E. It contains 9 letters.