Complicate is an English word with synonyms like change or alter. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Complicate meaning
- To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.
- To involve in a convoluted matter.
- To coexist with (another disease) creating a complication.
Using Complicate
- The main meaning on this page is: To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult. | To involve in a convoluted matter. | To coexist with (another disease) creating a complication.
- Useful related words include: change, alter, modify, perplex.
- In the example corpus, complicate often appears in combinations such as: complicate the, could complicate, to complicate.
Context around Complicate
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 10 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Complicate
- In this selection, "complicate" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, further, may, releases, matters, land and situations stand out and add context to how "complicate" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include activity further complicate the journey and also could complicate things. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "complicate" sits close to words such as abia, alright and annexed, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with complicate
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Compensation for someone of Belichick’s status also could complicate things. (11 words)
Magne (David Stakston), the reincarnated Thor, experiences hurdles that complicate the story. (12 words)
Human threats such as litter, fishing refuse, and beach activity further complicate the journey. (14 words)
Not least because Sony has a timed exclusivity deal with Square Enix, although the need to prioritize the PS5 during development might not necessarily complicate porting given the architectural similarities between Sony's latest console and modern PCs. (38 words)
All three men think there are other issues which complicate matters, the first of which is that some people assume there’s a sexual element to wearing a skirt and that it’s a kink or perverted. (37 words)
If Biden’s administration were to regulate U.S. companies’ participation in the Swiss-based foundation in the manner lawmakers are seeking, the move could complicate how American and Chinese companies work together on open technical standards. (37 words)
Or am I letting my own conflicted feelings potentially complicate my relationship with my daughter’s teacher? (17 words)
Example sentences (20)
Acquiring Canadian citizenship may complicate land ownership titles in their home country or put them at risk when travelling internationally.
A freeze can complicate how easily you can access emergency loans and lines of credit, so it’s not ideal for everyone.
All three men think there are other issues which complicate matters, the first of which is that some people assume there’s a sexual element to wearing a skirt and that it’s a kink or perverted.
As a result, this change could complicate situations especially for poorer families with children born after the cutoff.
But, at their worst, they amplify our views rather than complicate them, facilitate the harassment of women, and help turn politics into a blood sport won by insulting one’s opponent in an entertaining way.
Compensation for someone of Belichick’s status also could complicate things.
Contrary to Republican complaints that the rule would create more uncertainty, the White House said that revoking the rule would only complicate the situation by voiding any working definition.
Fishbein, a practicing family lawyer, suggested that the legislation could complicate legal divorce proceedings, and he raised several detailed questions about language in the bill that he said was unclear or contradictory.
Forest fires, the result of clearing for new farms or the expansion of existing ones, further complicate the matter.
For some people these payments are an added bill and that can complicate financial situations when you are already on a budget.
Furthermore, the drug's use may be limited to no more than 12 consecutive months, which may complicate treatment given the complexity and variability of OI.
However, the circumstances of the different releases complicate the question of the film’s comparative success.
However, to complicate matters, Venus, planet of love, is sending you a contradictory message, saying settle down, don’t attempt to break free.
Human threats such as litter, fishing refuse, and beach activity further complicate the journey.
If Biden’s administration were to regulate U.S. companies’ participation in the Swiss-based foundation in the manner lawmakers are seeking, the move could complicate how American and Chinese companies work together on open technical standards.
It's the latest development in the couple's and could likely further complicate the case that is now being handled by three different courts across two countries.
Low-income families can’t qualify for disaster loans, and conflicting rules and separate thresholds for an array of federal aid can slow and complicate recovery, according to national experts.
Magne (David Stakston), the reincarnated Thor, experiences hurdles that complicate the story.
Not least because Sony has a timed exclusivity deal with Square Enix, although the need to prioritize the PS5 during development might not necessarily complicate porting given the architectural similarities between Sony's latest console and modern PCs.
Or am I letting my own conflicted feelings potentially complicate my relationship with my daughter’s teacher?
Common combinations with complicate
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: