daɪˈleɪt ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ ɛkˈspænd ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt ɪkˈspaʊnd ˈluː.kjə.bɹeɪt add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation state set forth one's reasons