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elaborate extensively

[/ɪˈlæbəreɪt ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/]
verb phrase
elaborar extensivamente
1. to explain or describe something in detail at great length
The professor decided to elaborate extensively on the theory during the lecture.
O professor decidiu elaborar extensivamente sobre a teoria durante a aula.
2. to develop or expand an idea, plan, or statement with comprehensive information
She elaborated extensively on her proposal to ensure everyone understood the details.
Ela elaborou extensivamente sobre sua proposta para garantir que todos compreendessem os detalhes.
Synonyms
explain in detailexpoundexpand ondetail thoroughlydiscuss at lengthexpatiate
Antonyms
summarize brieflycondenseabbreviatesimplifybe concise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elaborar extensivamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
elaborar em detalhes
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
elaborar detalhadamente
preferred phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go into great detail
spell it out
break it down
get into the nitty-gritty
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