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dilated

/daɪˈleɪtɪd/ /ˈdaɪləˌteɪtɪd/

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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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To become wider or larger; to expand.

Examples :

"His heart dilates and glories in his strength."

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To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon".

Examples :

"The teacher dilated on the history of the Roman Empire, spending a significant amount of time discussing its various emperors and their conquests. "

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To use a dilator to widen (something, such as a vagina).

Examples :

"The doctor dilated her cervix before inserting the IUD. "

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(dismissal, 4chan) Expression of anger and contempt, specifically at transgender women.

Examples :

"He dilated at the suggestion that she should be allowed to use the women's restroom. "

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