elaborate elaborate /ɪˈlæbɝˌeɪt/

adjective

1. () Marked by complexity and richness of detail  ( luxuriant , elaborate )
   marked by complexity and richness of detail
    An elaborate lace pattern
   an elaborate lace pattern
   
2. () Developed or executed with care and in minute detail  ( elaborated , elaborate , detailed )
   developed or executed with care and in minute detail
    A detailed plan
   a detailed plan
    The elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion
   the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion
    The carefully elaborated theme
   the carefully elaborated theme
   

verb

1. () Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing  ( dilate , expand , expatiate , elaborate , enlarge , exposit , expound , flesh out , lucubrate )
   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
   She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
   
2. Work out in detail  ( elaborate , work out )
   work out in detail
    Elaborate a plan
   elaborate a plan
   
3. Make more complex, intricate, or richer  ( elaborate , rarify , refine , complicate )
   make more complex, intricate, or richer
    Refine a design or pattern
   refine a design or pattern
   
4. Produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product  ( elaborate )
   produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
    The bee elaborates honey
   The bee elaborates honey