elaborate
adjective
worked out with great care and nicety of detail; executed with great minuteness.
has elaborated
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present perfectof elaborate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He has elaborated on the philosophy in a handful of recent public appearances, and he is writing a book—due out in October—to defend it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Actor Kit Harington has elaborated on his past role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in an interview with GQ, saying that passing up the opportunity was simply not an option.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2024
More recently, Walker has elaborated on the real-life inspiration for Celie and Shug’s romance, spurred by an actor’s refusal to play Celie onstage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has said the decision followed "concerns raised by Australia", which neither nation has elaborated upon.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2018
But the opinions of Fichte and Richter have subsequently had more weight with Carlyle, and he has elaborated them in many forms.
From History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology by J. F. (John Fletcher) Hurst
