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Antonyms for fleshing out


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : flesh
Phonetic Transcription : flɛʃ



Definition of fleshing out

Origin :
  • 1520s, "to render (a hunting animal) eager for prey by rewarding it with flesh from a kill," with figurative extensions, from flesh (n.). Meaning "to clothe or embody with flesh," with figurative extensions, is from 1660s. Related: Fleshed; fleshing.
  • As in augmentation : noun making greater; improving
  • As in amplification : noun increase in size or effect
  • As in growth : noun development, progress
  • As in inflate : verb blow up, increase
  • As in pad : verb elaborate, amplify
  • As in add : verb adjoin, increase; make further comment
  • As in constitute : verb comprise, form
  • As in elaborate : verb make detailed; expand
  • As in enhance : verb improve, embellish
  • As in enrich : verb improve, embellish
  • As in expand : verb go into detail
  • As in amplify : verb increase in size or effect

Synonyms for fleshing out

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