illaborate

/ˌɪˈlæbəˌreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to combine or join together; to elaborate or make more elaborate

“The committee struggled to illaborate the complex report into a concise summary.”

2. verb (archaic)

to labor or work in vain; to strive in vain

“The farmer illaborated for hours to bring forth a meager harvest.”

3. verb (rare)

to labor or work; to strive or exert oneself

“The athlete illaborated to achieve a new personal best in the marathon.”

Synonyms

  • combine
  • elaborate

Antonyms

  • abridge
  • simplify