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Definition of Complicate
1. Verb. Make more complicated. "There was a new development that complicated the matter"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Complexify, Embrangle, Snarl, Snarl Up
Derivative terms: Complication, Complication, Complication, Complication
Antonyms: Simplify
2. Verb. Make more complex, intricate, or richer. "Refine a design or pattern"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Involve, Develop, Sophisticate
Derivative terms: Complication, Complication, Elaboration, Elaboration, Elaboration
Definition of Complicate
1. a. Composed of two or more parts united; complex; complicated; involved.
2. v. t. To fold or twist together; to combine intricately; to make complex; to combine or associate so as to make intricate or difficult.
Definition of Complicate
1. Verb. (transitive) To fold or twist together; to combine intricately; to make complex; to combine or associate so as to make intricate or difficult. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) to expose involvement in a convoluted matter. ¹
3. Adjective. (obsolete) Intertwined. ¹
4. Adjective. (context: now rare poetic) Complex, complicated. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Complicate
1. [v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES]
Medical Definition of Complicate
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