SpellRight › Spelling
Raredilate
The correct spelling is dilate.
How to pronounce dilate
/daɪˈleɪt/
verbIPA: /daɪˈleɪt/
Say it like: Dil-ate
The correct spelling is dilate. 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.To enlarge; to make bigger.
- 2.To become wider or larger; to expand.
- 3.To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon".
- 4.To use a dilator to widen (something, such as a vagina).
- 5.(dismissal, 4chan) Expression of anger and contempt, specifically at transgender women.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.