DELATED
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DELATED
To enlarge; to make bigger.
"The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better."
To become wider or larger; to expand.
"His heart dilates and glories in his strength."
To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon".
Examples of DELATED in a Sentence
- "The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better."
- "His heart dilates and glories in his strength."
Word Details
Is DELATED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DELATED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DELATED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for DELATED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | l | a | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DELATED
83 words from the letters in DELATED
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How to Use DELATED in Word Games
DELATED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DELATED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DELATED to find 83 additional valid words.