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dilated
This term carries a clinical and precise tone, often associated with biological or mechanical expansion. It describes a specific type of widening that happens from the center outward, creating a circular or spherical enlargement. While "expand" is a general term for growth, "dilate" suggests a stretching of an existing opening or vessel.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor used special drops to ensure my pupils were fully dilated.
Her pupils dilated the moment she saw him enter the room.
The blood vessels in the skin dilated to help cool the body down.
Wait, are your pupils dilated? You look like you are in shock.
The cervix must be fully dilated before the baby can be born.
I wonder if my eyes are dilated because of the dim lighting in here.
The artery had dilated significantly over time due to the high pressure.
The pupils of the creature dilated as it sensed prey in the darkness.