Dilate
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To expand, widen, or become broader in size, particularly referring to an opening, vessel, or passageway.
“The pupils dilate naturally in low light to allow more light into the eye.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/daɪˈleɪt/
Syllables
di·late
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Wordle
Contains LATE, ends in ATE, three vowels across six letters, no uncommon letters
Scrabble
7 points, ATE ending hooks well, DILATED and DILATES are natural extensions
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