verb🔗ShareTo enlarge; to make bigger."The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better."medicinephysiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become wider or larger; to expand."His heart dilates and glories in his strength."medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon"."The teacher dilated on the importance of studying for the upcoming exam, giving many examples and explaining it in great detail. "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo use a dilator to widen (something, such as a vagina)."After surgery, the doctor may need to dilate the vaginal opening to prevent scar tissue from causing it to narrow. "medicinesexbodyorgananatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(dismissal, 4chan) Expression of anger and contempt, specifically at transgender women."The online forum comment section was filled with posts dilating at the trans woman who had just joined the discussion. "attitudelanguageinternetcommunicationculturesocietywordnegativeinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
