What does ELABORATE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ɪˈlæbrət/
- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Words With Friends score
- 13
- How common
- Common
Meaning
adjective
- marked by complexity and richness of detail“an elaborate lace pattern”
- developed or executed with care and in minute detail“a detailed plan”
verb
- add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing“She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation”
- produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product“The bee elaborates honey”
- make more complex, intricate, or richer“refine a design or pattern”
- work out in detail“elaborate a plan”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
elaborates12elaborating14
Anagrams of ELABORATE
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside ELABORATE
242 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is ELABORATE a valid word in word games?
ELABORATE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is ELABORATE worth?
ELABORATE is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from ELABORATE?
242 other words, including TO, BE, ARE and AT.