definition of elaborate
The adjective ELABORATE has 2 senses: 1. marked by complexity and richness of detail. 2. developed or executed with care and in minute detail. Familiarity information: ELABORATE used as an adjective is rare. â¢ ELABORATE (verb) The verb ELABORATE has 4 senses: 1. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing. 2. produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product. 3. make more complex, intricate, or richer.