DILATING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word dilating. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DILATING
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stretching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • act of expanding by lengthening or widening • exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent | ||||||||
widening | verbv | |||||||
noun • an increase in width • a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park • the act of making something wider | ||||||||
distending | verbv | |||||||
verb • become wider • cause to expand as if by internal pressure • swell from or as if from internal pressure | ||||||||
enlarging | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make larger • make large • become larger or bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||||
expanding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • extend in one or more directions • become larger in size or volume or quantity • make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity • grow vigorously • exaggerate or make bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • expand the influence of | ||||||||
inflating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • exaggerate or make bigger • fill with gas or air • cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit • increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value • become inflated | ||||||||
distend | verbv | |||||||
verb • become wider • cause to expand as if by internal pressure • swell from or as if from internal pressure | ||||||||
elaborate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by complexity and richness of detail • developed or executed with care and in minute detail verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product • make more complex, intricate, or richer • work out in detail | ||||||||
enlarge | verbv | |||||||
verb • make larger • make large • become larger or bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||||
expand | verbv | |||||||
verb • extend in one or more directions • become larger in size or volume or quantity • make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity • grow vigorously • exaggerate or make bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • expand the influence of | ||||||||
expatiate | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||||
exposit | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • state • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||||
expound | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • state | ||||||||
lucubrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||||
flesh out | verbv | |||||||
verb • make fat or plump • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • become round, plump, or shapely |