Dilate — synonyms, definition

1. dilate (Verb)

aggrandise aggrandize amplify augment bloat broaden bulge continue develop diffuse discourse discuss distend elaborate elongate enlarge expand expatiate exposit expound • • •

dilate (Verb) — Become wider. ex. "His pupils were dilated"

dilate (Verb) — Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing.

clarify clear up elucidate widen detail exemplify exposit expound illustrate instance particularise particularize set forth specialise specialize specify