dilate

Definitions

1. 1.To enlarge upon; to relate at large; to tell copiously or diffusely. [R.] Do me the favor to dilate at full What hath befallen of them and thee till now. Shak.
2. 2.To grow wide; to expand; to swell or extend in all directions. His heart dilates and glories in his strength. Addison.
3. 3.To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; -- with on or upon. But still on their ancient joys dilate. Crabbe.
4. 4.Extensive; expanded. [Obs.] B. Jonson.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is to enlarge upon; to relate at large; to tell copiously or diffusely. [R.] Do me the favor to dilate at full What hath befallen of them and thee till now. Shak called?
• What is to grow wide; to expand; to swell or extend in all directions. His heart dilates and glories in his strength. Addison called?
• What is to speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; -- with on or upon. But still on their ancient joys dilate. Crabbe called?