flesh out
English Thesaurus
1. become round, plump, or shapely (verb.body)
| hypernym | : | gain, put on, |
| definition | : | increase (one's body weight) (verb.body) |
2. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing (verb.communication)
| hyponym | : | detail, |
| definition | : | provide details for (verb.communication) |
3. make fat or plump (verb.consumption)
| hypernym | : | alter, change, modify, |
| definition | : | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation (verb.change) |
| entail | : | feed, give, |
| definition | : | give food to (verb.consumption) |
4. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | amplification, elaboration, |
| definition | : | addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | lucubration, |
| definition | : | a solemn literary work that is the product of laborious cogitation (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | exposition, |
| definition | : | an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | exposition, expounding, |
| definition | : | a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | dilation, |
| definition | : | a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | expatiation, |
| definition | : | a discussion (spoken or written) that enlarges on a topic or theme at length or in detail (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | exponent, |
| definition | : | someone who expounds and interprets or explains (noun.person) |
5. make fat or plump (verb.consumption)
| derivation | : | adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue, |
| definition | : | a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs (noun.body) |
6. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | amplification, elaboration, |
| definition | : | addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | lucubration, |
| definition | : | a solemn literary work that is the product of laborious cogitation (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | exposition, |
| definition | : | an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | exposition, expounding, |
| definition | : | a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | dilation, |
| definition | : | a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | expatiation, |
| definition | : | a discussion (spoken or written) that enlarges on a topic or theme at length or in detail (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | exponent, |
| definition | : | someone who expounds and interprets or explains (noun.person) |
7. make fat or plump (verb.consumption)
| derivation | : | adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue, |
| definition | : | a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs (noun.body) |
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