complicate
US /ˈkɑmpləˌkeɪt/
Definition
make more complicated
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Adding extra steps will only complicate the approval process.
Word Family
Synonyms
- muddlea confused multitude of things
- confoundbe confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
- tanglea twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
Collocations
- Easy avoid complicating simple daily arrangements unnecessarilyto avoid complicating simple daily arrangements unnecessarily, meaning to stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
- Medium unexpected supply chain bottlenecks complicate project deliverydescribing unexpected supply chain bottlenecks complicate project delivery (not expected or anticipated)
- Hard undisclosed liabilities further complicate corporate takeover talksdescribing undisclosed liabilities further complicate corporate takeover talks (not made known)
- Very Hard deliberately complicate procedural matters to delay justicedescribing deliberately complicate procedural matters to delay justice (with intention; in an intentional manner)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.