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DILATING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Dilating.

Dilating - as a verb

Become wider

Example: "His pupils were dilated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distend9

Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Example: "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elaborate11enlarge8expand16expatiate18exposit16expound17flesh outlucubrate13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clarify15clear upelucidate12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The dilating pupils indicated that he was under the influence of drugs."
"She had dilating eyes as a result of fear."
"The patient experienced dilating blood vessels as a side effect of the medication."
"Her dilating nostrils signaled her anger."
"The dilating horizon marked the beginning of a new day."
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Word Game Points

Is DILATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dilating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DILATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DILATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dilating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DILATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DILATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dilating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DILATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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