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Vocabulary Entry
dilate
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make or become larger, wider, or more open.
Example Sentences
"The doctor will dilate your pupils to examine your eyes."
"When heated, the metal will dilate and expand."
"She took a deep breath to dilate her chest before diving underwater."
N
noun
A process or state of becoming wider, larger, or more open.
Example Sentences
"The dilate of the blood vessels during the warm season is crucial for regulating body temperature."
"In physics, we study the dilate of gases under different pressure conditions."
"The dilate of the reach of the project was intended to increase its impact."