Alex
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a question: Can I use "to elaborate" as "to develop in detail", or should I use it only as "to provide more information about the topic", "to tell more about the subject" ?
2025年2月14日 03:47
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Correction & Explanation: 1. "Tell more about the subject" → "explain more about a subject" - "Explain" sounds more natural in this context. "Tell more" is usually used in casual speech, but "explain" fits better when discussing word meanings. 2. "Should I use it only as" → "should I only use it to mean" - This small change makes the sentence clearer and more grammatically precise. Tip: Your original question is understandable, but when discussing word meanings, it's good to use "to mean" instead of "as", since you're asking about definitions rather than functions.
2025年2月14日 09:04
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You can elaborate on an idea or thought in both ways. You cannot apply elaborate to physical objects or entities, however. You would never elaborate a sculpture, but you could elaborate on your idea about a sculpture.
2025年2月14日 07:36
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You can use "to elaborate" both ways: 1. To develop in detail – Expanding on an idea with more complexity or depth. 2. To provide more information – Simply giving additional facts or explanations. Both meanings are correct, but the context will clarify whether you're adding complexity or just more info.
2025年2月14日 04:25
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