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dilating

/ˈdaɪleɪtɪŋ/ /daɪˈleɪtɪŋ/

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 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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introducing verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdusɪŋ/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

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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. "

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significance noun

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The extent to which something matters; importance

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

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historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

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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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professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

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instructed verb

/ɪnˈstɹʌktɪd/

To teach by giving instructions.

"Listen carefully when someone instructs you how to assemble the furniture."

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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. "

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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. "