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Elaborate

Ih-LA-bruht

/ɪˈlæbrʌt/

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elaborate

Dictionary meaning

Developed or executed with care and in minute detail.

Examples

  • An elaborate lace pattern.
  • Elaborate a plan.

Synonyms: detailed

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