dilate

/daɪˈleɪt/

verb

  1. 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. 2

    To become wider or larger; to expand.

    His heart dilates and glories in his strength.
  3. 3

    To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon".

  4. 4

    To use a dilator to widen (something, such as a vagina).

  5. 5

    (dismissal, 4chan) Expression of anger and contempt, specifically at transgender women.

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