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Complicates

Verb / ˈkɑ:mplɪˌkeɪts / Another word for complicates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'complicates' means to make something more difficult, confusing, or complex.

Synonyms & similar words

rarify perplex simplify refine elaborate complicate muddles confuses entangles tangles perplexes obscures bewilders intricates jumbles snarls ravels disorients discombobulates mystifies embroils impedes hampers stifles

Example sentences

  1. His messy handwriting complicates reading his notes.
  2. The new rules complicate the process of getting a driver's license.
  3. Adding extra steps to the recipe complicates cooking.
  4. The complicated math problem took a long time to solve.
  5. Her sudden arrival complicates our plans for the day.

Quotes

  • Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. - Confucius
  • The truth is rarely pure and never simple. - Oscar Wilde
  • Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. - Albert Einstein

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