Definition of Dilate
Dilate
di·late


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To become or make something larger or wider.

e.g. The pupils dilate in low light to let in more light.

(verb)
to expand upon, especially a subject or idea;

e.g. I would like to dilate my cultural knowledge.

(verb)
to discourse or comment at length;

e.g. He liked to dilate upon classical music and painting.



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