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verb

Definitions

1. To enlarge; to make bigger.

   Example: The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better.

2. To become wider or larger; to expand.

   Example: His heart dilates and glories in his strength.

   Antonyms:contract

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

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