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Dilated

Verb / ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd / Another word for dilated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dilated means to make something wider or larger. For example, a doctor might use eye drops to dilate a patient's pupils for an exam.

Synonyms & similar words

expound lucubrate exposit enlarge expand contract dilate elaborate distend fleshout expatiate expand enlarge stretch spread widen broaden augment increase swell inflate extend lengthen elongate prolong distend amplify intensify develop

Example sentences

  1. The optometrist dilated my eyes to check my prescription.
  2. The construction workers are dilating the road to add another lane.
  3. The artist used a magnifying glass to dilate the details in the painting.
  4. The medication can dilate the blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
  5. The singer's pupils were dilated due to the stage lighting.

Quotes

  • 'The pupil dilates in darkness and in the end finds light, just as the soul dilates in misfortune and in the end finds God.' - Victor Hugo
  • 'I want to live my life, not record it.' - Jackie Kennedy Onassis
  • 'It's about dilation, not density.' - Fred Wilson

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