elaborate vs expand

expand vs elaborate

elaborate is an adjective but expand is not an adjective.

elaborate and expand both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
elaborate	No	Yes	Yes	No
expand	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, elaborate and expand are synonyms defined as:

elaborate and expand: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Other synonyms of elaborate include dilate, enlarge, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate.

elaborate (adjective)	expand (adjective)
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
marked by complexity and richness of detail

elaborate (verb)	expand (verb)
make more complex, intricate, or richer	grow vigorously
work out in detail	exaggerate or make bigger
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing	become larger in size or volume or quantity
produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product	expand the influence of
	make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
	add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
	extend in one or more directions

Difference between elaborate and expand

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