dilate
verb | /dilate/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
to make wider or become larger
dilate
verb | /dilate/
Essential WordsMEDIUMto make wider or become larger
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Synonyms
expandwidenenlargebroaden
Antonyms
contractnarrowshrink
Examples
"The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils."
"The city plans to dilate the main road to reduce traffic."
Etymology
from Latin dilatare “to spread out”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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