B1verbworkrelationships
US/ˈkɑːm.plə.keɪt/
UK/ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/
to make something more difficult to do, understand or deal with
In context
Let's not complicate things; just tell him the truth.
The heavy rain complicated the rescue work in the mountains.
To complicate matters, the manager is away all week.
Words that go with complicate
verb + noun
- complicate mattersDon't complicate matters by adding new rules.
- complicate thingsToo many choices only complicate things.
- complicate the situationHis lie complicated the situation.
- to complicate mattersTo complicate matters, it started to rain.
adverb + verb
- further complicateThe new tax will further complicate the system.