dilate in French
dilate in French is dilater, se dilater — dilate means to become or make wider, larger, or more open.
dilate in French
dilater
(transitive) To enlarge; to make bigger.
se dilater
(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.
What does "dilate" mean?
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verb To become or make wider, larger, or more open.
"Her pupils dilated in the dark room."
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verb (formal) To speak or write about something at length.
"He dilated on the subject for nearly an hour."
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dilate in a sentence
- Her pupils dilated in the dark room.
- Doctors use drops to dilate the eyes before an exam.
- He dilated on the subject for nearly an hour.
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What is "dilate" in French?
"dilate" in French is dilater, se dilater. dilate means: To become or make wider, larger, or more open.
How do you use "dilate" in a sentence?
Example: "Her pupils dilated in the dark room." In French, "dilate" is dilater, se dilater.
Are there other ways to say "dilate" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dilate": dilater, se dilater.
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