complicate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Complicate' means to make something more difficult or complex. It's like when you add extra stuff or steps into something that was simple or easy before.

Examples in Different Contexts

In environmental efforts, multiple stakeholders with different agendas can 'complicate' progress. An environmental planner might note, 'Balancing industrial and conservation interests complicates our reforestation plan.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The character development in the story doesn't seem to be working as expected. We need a comprehensive review of the storyline.

Response:

We should consider the effect of adding more characters. It could complicate the manuscript further and confuse the readers.

Impact

Scenario:

The deforestation rates are higher than we initially calculated. It's going to be a challenge getting those numbers down.

Response:

Perhaps we need more aggressive measures, otherwise, these rising rates will only complicate our conservation efforts.