[with object]To produce or develop (greatly) by labour; to enlarge upon.
Especially in form alaborate, some examples may show a misspelling of or typographical error for elaborate..
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin allabōrāt-, past participial stem of allabōrāre to make a special effort, to add to by taking trouble from al-, variant of ad- + labōrāre.