Meaning of the word dilate in English

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dilate

US /ˈdaɪ.leɪt/
UK /daɪˈleɪt/

Verb

make or become wider, larger, or more open

Example:
The pupils of her eyes dilated in the dark.
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's eyes for examination.
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