dilate — to become wider, larger, or more open
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become wider, larger, or more open
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈleɪt/
Example Sentences
- When my cat sees a cucumber, her pupils dilate like she's seen a ghost!
- The balloon will dilate as we pump more air into it.
- My grandpa can dilate on his war stories for the entire evening.
dilate
VERB[/daɪˈleɪt/]
to become wider, larger, or more open
The doctor watches the patient's pupils dilate under the bright examination light.
Dilate the lens, calculate the light, create the perfect sight!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dilatare', formed from 'dis-' (apart) and 'latus' (wide, broad). The word entered English in the 14th century through Old French.
Breakdown
dis- (apart) + lat (wide/broad) + -ate (verb suffix) = dilate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When my cat sees a cucumber, her pupils dilate like she's seen a ghost!”
“The balloon will dilate as we pump more air into it.”
“My grandpa can dilate on his war stories for the entire evening.”
“Coffee can cause your blood vessels to dilate, making you feel warmer.”
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