refine vs elaborate

elaborate vs refine

refine is not an adjective while elaborate is an adjective.

refine and elaborate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, refine and elaborate are synonyms defined as:

refine and elaborate: make more complex, intricate, or richer

Other synonyms of refine include complicate, rarify.

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

refine (verb)	elaborate (verb)
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities	make more complex, intricate, or richer
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing	work out in detail
treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition	add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying	produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
make more complex, intricate, or richer

Difference between refine and elaborate

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