élaborer

Senses

1. 1.

   to develop

   to work out or create something over time through careful thought and effort

2. 2.

   to elaborate

   to expand on or explain something in detail

3. 3.

   to produce

   to make or create through a complex process (especially in chemistry or biology)

Examples

• "L'équipe a élaboré un nouveau plan pour améliorer la production."

  The team developed a new plan to improve production.

• "Il a élaboré sa pensée avec des détails et des exemples précis."

  He elaborated on his idea with precise details and examples.

• "Le corps élabore naturellement des anticorps contre les infections."

  The body naturally produces antibodies against infections.

Usage

A formal, technical verb common in academic and professional contexts. Often used with "un plan," "une stratégie," or "une théorie." Less common in everyday casual speech; "développer" is more universal. Requires a direct object in most uses.