verb Download 🔗Share 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." medicine physiology anatomy biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become wider or larger; to expand. Examples : "His heart dilates and glories in his strength." physiology medicine body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon". Examples : "The professor dilates upon the history of the Roman Empire for hours during each lecture. " language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To use a dilator to widen (something, such as a vagina). Examples : "The doctor dilates the vaginal opening gently before inserting the speculum. " medicine sex body anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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