Meaning of the word dilate in English

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dilate

US /ˈdaɪ.leɪt/
UK /ˈdaɪ.leɪt/

Verb

1.

to (cause a part of the body to) become wider or farther open:

Example:
The pupils of the eyes dilate as darkness increases.
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