elaborate (v.)
to give more detail
Examples
- Could you elaborate?
Key rules
- Elaborate means give more detail about something
- Elaborate on + noun is common: elaborate on the plan
- Elaborate can also be an adjective meaning complex
Common mistakes
- Could you elaborate the plan? → Could you elaborate on the plan?
- He elaborated the details to me → He elaborated on the details
Use cases
- Asking for more detail
- Explaining an idea
- Describing complex designs
💡 Tip: Use elaborate on when asking for more information.