Hyphenation of elaborates

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word elaborates? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

elab-o-rates

Definitions of elaborates:

1.
Add details, as to an account or idea
Clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
2.
Produce from basic elements or sources
Change into a more developed product The bee elaborates honey
3.
Make more complex, intricate, or richer
Refine a design or pattern
4.
Work out in detail
Elaborate a plan
5.
Marked by complexity and richness of detail
An elaborate lace pattern
6.
Developed or executed with care and in minute detail
A detailed plan The elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion- John Buchan The carefully elaborated theme

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