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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dilate

/dɪˈleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does dilate mean?

verb

To make or become larger in size or amount; to expand or widen, especially in a way that is not uniform. To cause or become more widely spaced, as in the case of pupils in the eyes.

Example

"The astronomer used a telescope to dilate the image of the distant star, allowing her to study it more closely."

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