dilate — to become wider, larger, or more open
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become wider, larger, or more open
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈleɪt/
Korean meaning: 확장되다, 팽창하다, 넓어지다
Korean pronunciation: 다이**레이**트
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 patient's pupils dilate as the doctor turns off the examination light
Dilate the lens, calculate the light, create the perfect sight!
🎤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.
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📝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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