flesh out vs elaborate

elaborate vs flesh out

flesh out is not an adjective while elaborate is an adjective.

flesh out and elaborate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flesh out	No	No	Yes	No
elaborate	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, flesh out and elaborate are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

flesh out (verb)	elaborate (verb)
become round, plump, or shapely	make more complex, intricate, or richer
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing	work out in detail
make fat or plump	add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
	produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product

Difference between flesh out and elaborate

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