DILATE


Meaning of DILATE in English

[ dʌɪ'leɪt , dɪ- ]

■ verb

1》 make or become wider, larger, or more open: her eyes ~d with horror.

2》 ( ~ on ) speak or write at length on.

Derivatives

dilatable adjective

dilation noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. dilatare 'spread out'.

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