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to elaborate (on a theme) · to expound (the classics) · perfunctory

Meanings

  1. to elaborate (on a theme)
  2. to expound (the classics)
  3. perfunctory
  4. to skimp
  5. to botch
  6. to do sth half-heartedly or just for show
  7. barely enough to get by

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