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elaborate

/ɪˈlæbərət/

e · lab · o · rate ɪ · ˈlæb · ər · ət

English Definition

adj. detailed, complex

中文释义

复杂的，详尽的

Significado en Español

elaborado, detallado

한국어 뜻

정교한, 상세한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

phức tạp, chi tiết

Example Sentence

She gave an elaborate explanation.

她做了详细解释。

Synonyms

detailed intricate

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

e(out)+labor(work)+ate(suffix used to form adjectives and nouns)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “elaborate” as used in this sentence: The plan was so elaborate that even the smallest details were accounted for.

A Simple
B Intricate
C Basic
D Hasty

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B — Intricate. “elaborate” means adj. detailed, complex

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The wedding featured a hugely ______ cake covered with tiny sugar flowers.

A simple
B elaborate
C plain
D bare

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B — elaborate. “elaborate” means adj. detailed, complex

Common questions about “elaborate”

What does “elaborate” mean?

elaborate — adj. detailed, complex. In Chinese: 复杂的，详尽的.

How do you pronounce “elaborate”?

elaborate is pronounced /ɪˈlæbərət/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · lab · o · rate.

How do you use “elaborate” in a sentence?

She gave an elaborate explanation. (她做了详细解释。)

What are synonyms for “elaborate”?

detailed, intricate — all close in meaning to elaborate (adj. detailed, complex).

Is “elaborate” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. elaborate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “elaborate”?

e(out)+labor(work)+ate(suffix used to form adjectives and nouns)

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elaborate

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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