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/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To make (something) more difficult or complex.
The new regulations will complicate the process of applying for permits.
To involve or result in complications.
His health issues complicate his ability to work full-time.
To confuse or make less clear.
The differing opinions among the team members only complicate the decision-making process.
Etymology
Late Latin complicare, from com- 'together' + plicare 'to fold'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to complicate matters:
to make a situation more difficult
don't complicate things:
do not make things more difficult than they are