sophisticate
noun
a sophisticated person.
had sophisticated
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past perfectof sophisticate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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But recent research shows that Neanderthals talked, cooked with fire, made art objects, had sophisticated tools and hunting behavior, and even wore makeup and jewelry.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2023
The helicopter had sophisticated instruments onboard that the F.A.A. has approved for instrument flight, and the pilot, Ara Zobayan, was certified to fly by them.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2020
This wouldn’t be a problem if the local governments knew exactly what they needed and had sophisticated contracting capabilities, but this is often not the case.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2016
The judge also said the prison had sophisticated audio and video surveillance equipment in place for monitoring prisoner activities.
From Reuters ● Jan. 12, 2013
London had sophisticated some of them almost beyond redemption: Francis Lingen was less man than sensitive gelatine; James was the offspring of a tradition and a looking-glass.
From Love and Lucy by Maurice Henry Hewlett
