English / word
complicate
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to make something more difficult or confusing
To make something more difficult or confusing.
In context
01
Do not complicate the plan with too many details.
02
Wrong data can complicate the whole research project.
Synonyms
confuse,make difficult,entangle
Antonyms
simplify,clarify,ease
Collocations
complicate matters,complicate life,further complicate
Verb forms
Past: complicated · Past participle: complicated · -ing: complicating