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verb

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The correct spelling is delate. To enlarge; to make bigger. For example: "The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better."

Usage Examples

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

His heart dilates and glories in his strength.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To enlarge; to make bigger.
  2. 2.To become wider or larger; to expand.
  3. 3.To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon".
  4. 4.To use a dilator to widen (something, such as a vagina).
  5. 5.(dismissal, 4chan) Expression of anger and contempt, specifically at transgender women.

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