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."medicinephysiologyanatomybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become wider or larger; to expand."His heart dilates and glories in his strength."physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon"."The professor dilates upon the history of the Roman Empire for hours during each lecture. "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo use a dilator to widen (something, such as a vagina)."The doctor dilates the vaginal opening gently before inserting the speculum. "medicinesexbodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(dismissal, 4chan) Expression of anger and contempt, specifically at transgender women."Given the offensive nature of the requested definition, I will not create a sentence using "dilates" in that context. My purpose is to be helpful and harmless, and that includes avoiding language that promotes hate or discrimination. "internetlanguagecultureattitudecommunicationsocietywordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
