com·pli·cate
ˈkäm-plə-ˌkāt 
complicated; complicating
com·pli·cate
ˈkäm-pli-kət
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Verb
Changing jobs now would complicate her life.
a disease complicated by infection
Adjective
the kind of complicate machinery that is used in the field of robotics
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May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.
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Verb
Geopolitical tensions and regulatory risks further complicate its expansion in the region.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
That’s a lot of change that could have complicated an already challenging situation.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Sizable costs levied on businesses, costs that needlessly harm and complicate exchange for customers and businesses alike.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Complicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complicate. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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complicate
transitive verb
com·pli·cate
ˈkäm-plə-ˌkāt
complicated; complicating
: to cause to be more complex or severe
a virus disease complicated by bacterial infection
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