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ELABORATING Synonyms

There are 33 synonyms of the word elaborating. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word elaborating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ELABORATING

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clarifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• that makes clear

detailing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an individualized description of a particular instance

developing
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible

adjective satellite

• relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

expounding
verbv
noun

• a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

refining
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

stretching
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• act of expanding by lengthening or widening

• exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

unfolding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a developmental process

amplifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• increase in size, volume or significance

• to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

• exaggerate or make bigger

• increase the volume of

delineating
verbv
verb

• To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

• To depict, represent with pictures.

• To describe or depict with words or gestures.

• To outline or mark out.

descanting
verb, nounv, n
verb

• To discuss at length.

• To sing or play a descant.

elucidating
verbv
verb

• make clear and (more) comprehensible

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

enhancing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
verb

• increase the level of

• make better or more attractive

enlarging
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make larger

• make large

• become larger or bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

evolving
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• work out

• undergo development or evolution

• gain through experience

expanding
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• extend in one or more directions

• become larger in size or volume or quantity

• make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

• grow vigorously

• exaggerate or make bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• expand the influence of

explaining
verbv
verb

• make plain and comprehensible

• define

• serve as a reason or cause or justification of

illustrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• clarify by giving an example of

• depict with an illustration

• supply with illustrations

specifying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

• decide upon or fix definitely

• determine the essential quality of

• be specific about

• define clearly

• design or destine

• select something or someone for a specific purpose

complicate
verbv
verb

• make more complicated

• make more complex, intricate, or richer

detailed
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• developed or executed with care and in minute detail

Best Hypernyms For ELABORATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for elaborating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
alter change clarify clarifying create develop elucidate expounding make modify produce delineating elucidating expanding expatiating explaining
Phrases (2)
clear upmake grow

Alternatives for CLARIFYING

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