dilate
/daɪˈleɪt/
verb
- 1
To enlarge; to make bigger.
“The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better.”
- 2
To become wider or larger; to expand.
“His heart dilates and glories in his strength.”
- 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.
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