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Third Person
dilates
Present Participle
dilating
Past Tense
dilated
Past Participle
dilated
1
to increase in size or width
- The pupils of the eyes dilate in low light conditions.
- The blood vessels are dilating to allow for increased blood flow.
- Over time, the metal expanded and dilated due to exposure to heat.
- As the temperature rose, the material was dilating, causing it to expand.
- By the end of the experiment, the researcher will have observed how the material dilates under various conditions.
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2
to speak extensively or at length
- During the interview, the author dilated upon the inspiration behind their latest book.
- The professor often dilates upon historical events, offering in-depth analyses and interpretations.
- In his speeches, the politician dilates upon his vision for the country, outlining policy proposals and addressing concerns.
- During the lecture, the scientist dilated upon the complexities of quantum mechanics
- During the debate, the expert dilated upon the implications of climate change.
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