Elaborate | Mean of elaborate in English Dictionary

/ɪˈlæbərət/

• made or done with great care or with much detail
1. They made elaborate preparations for his visit.
2. I see now that her behavior was all part of an elaborate plan/plot/scheme.
3. The dancers were wearing elaborate costumes.
4. He told the story in elaborate detail.
5. an elaborate meal
• Verb
• to give more details about something
1. I'll be glad to elaborate if you want to hear more.
2. She was asked to say more about her earlier statements, but she declined/refused to elaborate.
3. She refused to elaborate on her earlier statements.
• to bring (something, such as an idea or a plan) to a more advanced or developed state
1. The philosopher spent years elaborating [=developing] his ideas.