verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The blockage in his blood vessel caused his heart to dilatate.

Definition:to increase in size

From dilatate

Example:The doctor discussed the patient's recent dilatation and its potential causes.

Definition:the act of dilatate, the condition of being dilated

From dilatation

Example:The teacher dilated on the subject by presenting many examples.

Definition:to make wider, larger, more open; expand or spread out; enlarge the pupils of the eyes

From dilate