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dilate

verb

/daɪˈleɪt/

Meaning

To make wider, larger, or more open.

The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.

dilate on

expand, enlarge, widen, open

contract, shrink, compress

dilate pupils, dilate blood vessels, dilate on a subject

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed

to make someone happy or bring joy

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

to increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity

to speak words or express thoughts aloud