elaborate (on or upon)

Definition of elaborate (on or upon)next
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supplement
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  • In Blue Hills’ absence, state and local officials have been forced to step in to maintain or supplement the work that the nonprofit previously performed.
    Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The remaining $1 million will supplement the existing Transform Lake County and Resilience grant programs launched last year to fill funding gaps through 2027 for nonprofit groups and lessen the impact of the economy.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Elaborate (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elaborate%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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