Elaborate

/ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts9 letters
Definition of Elaborate

verb

  1. To develop in detail or complexity
  2. (sometimes followed by on or upon, and then the object of the preposition) to expand/enlarge in detail

    "Could you elaborate on the plot for your novel for me?"

adjective

  1. Complex, detailed, or sophisticated.

    "After reading a long, elaborate description, I was impressed but no wiser."

  2. Intricate, fancy, flashy, or showy.

    "I stared for hours at the elaborate pattern in the rug."

Anagrams of Elaborate

No exact anagrams found for "elaborate". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "elaborate" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Elaborate"

Elaborate is a 9-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Elaborate" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "elaborate" is a medium-scoring word.