complicate

Intermediate

/ˈkɑːm.plə.keɪt/

verb
to make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand

complicate in a sentence

  • “To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o’clock.”
  • “It will only complicate the situation if we invite his old girlfriend as well.”
  • “The rescue operation has been complicated by bad weather.”
  • “These new rules have complicated the tax system even further.”

What does “complicate” mean?

complicate (verb) means to make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand. It is pronounced /ˈkɑːm.plə.keɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "complicate" mean?
complicate (verb) means: to make something more difficult to deal with, do, or understand
How do you pronounce "complicate"?
"complicate" is pronounced /ˈkɑːm.plə.keɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "complicate" in a sentence?
Here is "complicate" used in a sentence: To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o’clock.

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