·adj Extensive; expanded.
II. Dilate ·vt To enlarge upon; to relate at large; to tell copiously or diffusely.
III. Dilate ·vi To grow wide; to Expand; to swell or extend in all directions.
IV. Dilate ·vi To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to Enlarge;
— with on or upon.
V. Dilate ·vt To Expand; to Distend; to enlarge or extend in all directions; to Swell;
— opposed to contract; as, the air dilates the lungs; air is dilated by increase of heat.