Here are some examples of how "elaborate" is used:
* "Can you elaborate on what you mean?" (asking for more details)
* "The artist elaborated on the themes of her painting." (providing more information)
* "She elaborated a complex plan for the project." (creating something more detailed)
"Elaborate" can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is complex, detailed, or highly decorated. For example:
* "The castle had elaborate carvings on its walls."
* "He gave an elaborate explanation of the theory."
The word "elaborate" comes from the Latin "elaborare", which means "to work out, to bring out, to produce with care".