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FLESH OUT Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the phrase flesh out. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the phrase flesh out. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FLESH OUT

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fill out
verbv
verb

• write all the required information onto a form

• make bigger or better or more complete

• supplement what is thought to be deficient

• line or stuff with soft material

• make fat or plump

• become round, plump, or shapely

dilate
verbv
verb

• become wider

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

elaborate
verbv
adjective satellite

• marked by complexity and richness of detail

• developed or executed with care and in minute detail

verb

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

• produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product

• make more complex, intricate, or richer

• work out in detail

enlarge
verbv
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

expand
verbv
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

expatiate
verbv
verb

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

exposit
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• state

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

expound
verbv
verb

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

• state

fatten
verbv
verb

• make fat or plump

lucubrate
verbv
verb

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

plump
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the sound of a sudden heavy fall

adverb

• straight down especially heavily or abruptly

adjective satellite

• sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

verb

• drop sharply

• set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise

• make fat or plump

• give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number

round
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• having the shape or form of a circle

noun

• a charge of ammunition for a single shot

• an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

• a regular route for a sentry or policeman

• (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)

• the activity of playing 18 holes of golf

• the usual activities in your day

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• the course along which communications spread

• a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)

• a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg

• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time

• an outburst of applause

• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

• any circular or rotating mechanism

adverb

• from beginning to end; throughout

adjective satellite

• (of sounds) full and rich

• (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand

verb

• wind around; move along a circular course

• make round

• pronounce with rounded lips

• attack in speech or writing

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

• express as a round number

• become round, plump, or shapely

fatten out
verbv
verb

• make fat or plump

fatten up
verbv
verb

• make fat or plump

plump out
verbv
verb

• depart suddenly

• make fat or plump

Best Hypernyms For FLESH OUT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for flesh out, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
alter amplify augment change clarify develop elaborate elucidate enhance expand gain modify supplement
Phrases (1)
clear up

Alternatives for DILATE

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