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Definition of Dilate
1. Verb. Become wider. "His pupils were dilated"
Exact synonyms: Distend
Generic synonyms: Widen
Derivative terms: Dilatation, Dilatation, Dilation, Dilator, Dilator, Dilator, Distensible, Distension, Distension, Distention
Generic synonyms: Widen
Derivative terms: Dilatation, Dilatation, Dilation, Dilator, Dilator, Dilator, Distensible, Distension, Distension, Distention
2. Verb. Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing. "They dilate that there was a traffic accident "; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"
Exact synonyms: Elaborate, Enlarge, Expand, Expatiate, Exposit, Expound, Flesh Out, Lucubrate
Generic synonyms: Clarify, Clear Up, Elucidate
Specialized synonyms: Detail, Exposit, Expound, Set Forth, Exemplify, Illustrate, Instance, Particularise, Particularize, Specialise, Specialize, Specify
Derivative terms: Dilation, Elaboration, Elaboration, Enlargement, Expansion, Expansion, Expatiation, Exposition, Exponent, Expository, Expounding, Lucubration
Antonyms: Contract
Generic synonyms: Clarify, Clear Up, Elucidate
Specialized synonyms: Detail, Exposit, Expound, Set Forth, Exemplify, Illustrate, Instance, Particularise, Particularize, Specialise, Specialize, Specify
Derivative terms: Dilation, Elaboration, Elaboration, Enlargement, Expansion, Expansion, Expatiation, Exposition, Exponent, Expository, Expounding, Lucubration
Antonyms: Contract
Definition of Dilate
1. v. t. To expand; to distend; to enlarge or extend in all directions; to swell; -- opposed to contract; as, the air dilates the lungs; air is dilated by increase of heat.
2. v. i. To grow wide; to expand; to swell or extend in all directions.
3. a. Extensive; expanded.
Definition of Dilate
1. to make wider or larger [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES]
Medical Definition of Dilate
1. 1. To grow wide; to expand; to swell or extend in all directions. "His heart dilates and glories in his strength." (Addison) 2. To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with on or upon. "But still on their ancient joys dilate." (Crabbe) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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