dilate (on or upon)

verb

ˈdī-ˌlāt How to pronounce dilate (on or upon) (audio)
Definition of dilate (on or upon)next
as in to develop
to express more fully and in greater detail refused to dilate upon his alleged plan for improving the economy in the event that he won the election

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  1. develop
  2. expand
  3. supplement
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  • Whether that is increasing the ball movement, finding another on-ball presence or tapping into better defense, this is an opportunity for the Mavericks to develop the skill sets of their role players so that when Dončić and Irving do come back, the team is even better equipped to support the stars.
    Law Murray, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In recent years, tensions have developed between Natalia, now 21, and the Manses over her independence and romantic life.
    Nicole Acosta, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of develop
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  • Republican lawmakers are still hashing out what will be included in the first reconciliation package, although most expect the bill to be primarily focused on extending or expanding 2017-era tax cuts, at a minimum.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The Malayalam feature marks KVN’s entry into the language as the production house continues expanding its pan-Indian footprint.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of expand
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  • Those were not meant to work alone, however, but rather to be supplemented by water from firefighting aircraft that, in this case, couldn’t fly in the cyclonic Santa Ana winds.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
  • While some small studies have shown that supplementing with 1 to 2 tablespoons of MCTs per day led to minor improvements or stabilization of cognitive function in those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, other studies have shown no benefit.
    Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of supplement
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“Dilate (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilate%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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