elaborate
Pronunciation:
/ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt//ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/verb
Definitions
To develop in detail or complexity
(sometimes followed by on or upon, and then the object of the preposition) to expand/enlarge in detail
Example: Could you elaborate on the plot for your novel for me?
adjective
Definitions
Complex, detailed, or sophisticated.
Example: After reading a long, elaborate description, I was impressed but no wiser.
Intricate, fancy, flashy, or showy.
Example: I stared for hours at the elaborate pattern in the rug.