Today’s Word of the Day is Elaborate. In this lesson, you’ll learn its pronunciation, meaning, and how to use it in daily conversations.
Meaning of Elaborate
Part of Speech: Adjective / Verb
Definition: As an adjective, elaborate means very detailed, carefully made, or having many parts. As a verb, it means to explain something in more detail.
Pronunciation of Elaborate
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Adjective:
- IPA: /ɪˈlæb.ər.ət/
- Phonetic: ih-LAB-uh-ruht
Verb:
- IPA: /ɪˈlæb.ə.reɪt/
- Phonetic: ih-LAB-uh-rayt
Example Sentences with Elaborate
Here are some example sentences with elaborate used in everyday English. Listen and repeat the sentences to improve your pronunciation.
She wore an elaborate dress to the wedding.
She gave a short answer and did not elaborate.
He gave an elaborate explanation of the problem.
Can you elaborate on what happened yesterday?
We asked the doctor to elaborate on the treatment.
