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dilating Meaning & Definition

What Does Dilating Mean?

Dilating is a verb that means present participle and gerund of dilate.

To enlarge; to make bigger.
The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better.
To become wider or larger; to expand.
His heart dilates and glories in his strength.
To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon".
To use a dilator to widen (something, such as a vagina).
(dismissal, 4chan) Expression of anger and contempt, specifically at transgender women.

The source does not list synonyms for this entry.

The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better.

His heart dilates and glories in his strength.

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