Definition of Dilate

to cause to expand

Examples of Dilate in a sentence

The doctor will repair the narrowed vessels by inserting a tube to dilate them.  🔊

When Kim is shocked, her eyes dilate and become quite large.  🔊

The optometrist will dilate my eyes so they can be viewed more clearly.  🔊

If the pregnant woman’s cervix does not dilate properly, the birthing process will be difficult.  🔊

The kitten’s eyes will dilate when it is scared.  🔊

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