Definition of "elaborate"

Kid-friendly meaning of elaborate, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "elaborate" mean?

elaborate (verb) — to explain something with more details.

Part of speechVerb Syllables4 (e·lab·o·rate)

Example sentences using "elaborate"

Grade K–2
Can you elaborate?
Grade 3–5
Please elaborate on what you mean when you say the story was confusing.
Grade 6–8
When a teacher asks you to elaborate, what they're really asking is for the rest of the thinking you skipped past because you assumed it was obvious.

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