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dilate

/daɪˈleɪt/

Meanings
verb
To enlarge; to make bigger.

Examples :

"The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better."
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Related Words

Illustration dismissal

dismissal noun

[dɪsˈmɪsəɫ]

The act of sending someone away.

"The teacher announced the early dismissal due to the snowstorm. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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copiously adverb

/ˈkoʊpiəsli/ /ˈkɒpiəsli/

In a copious manner; plentifully.

"After running the marathon, she drank water copiously, trying to rehydrate her body. "

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narration noun

/ˌnəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnɛɚˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

The act of recounting or relating in order the particulars of some action, occurrence, or affair; a narrating.

"The teacher's narration of the historical event helped the students understand the causes of the war. "

Illustration strength

strength noun

/stɹɛŋkθ/

The quality or degree of being strong.

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

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expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration transgender

transgender noun

/tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/

A transgender person.

"Maria is a transgender woman who advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."