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dilate in German

dilate in German is dehnen, dilatieren, erweitern — dilate means to become or make wider, larger, or more open.

dilate in German

dehnen
verb
(transitive) To enlarge; to make bigger.
dilatieren
verb
(transitive) To enlarge; to make bigger.
erweitern
verb
(transitive) To enlarge; to make bigger.
vergrößern
verb
(transitive) To enlarge; to make bigger.
weiten
verb
(transitive) To enlarge; to make bigger.
ausdehnen
verb
(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.
dehnen
verb
(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.
dilatieren
verb
(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.
sich weiten
verb
(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.
vergrößern
verb
(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.
weiten
verb
(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.

What does "dilate" mean?

  1. verb To become or make wider, larger, or more open.
    "Her pupils dilated in the dark room."
  2. 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 German?

"dilate" in German is dehnen, dilatieren, erweitern. 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 German, "dilate" is dehnen, dilatieren, erweitern.

Are there other ways to say "dilate" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "dilate": dehnen, dilatieren, erweitern, vergrößern, weiten, ausdehnen.

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