1verb
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
“She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation”
01 Word definition
dilate
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is DILATE a word?
Yes. DILATE is a 6-letter verb. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-I-L-A-T-EHow do you spell DILATE?
DILATE contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗elaboratelucubrateexpatiateexpositenlargeflesh out
02 Letter breakdown
How is DILATE spelled?
D1I2L3A4T5E6
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About DILATE.
How do you spell DILATE?
DILATE is spelled D-I-L-A-T-E. It contains 6 letters.