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DILATES

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb

D 2/2
I 1/1
L 1/2
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of DILATES

verb

To enlarge; to make bigger.

"The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better."

verb

To become wider or larger; to expand.

"His heart dilates and glories in his strength."

verb

To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with "on" or "upon".

Antonyms of DILATES

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of DILATES 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

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is DILATES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DILATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DILATES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.

Letter Values for DILATES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter dilates Total
Scrabble 2111111 8
WWF 2121111 9

Anagrams of DILATES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DILATES

100 words from the letters in DILATES

7-letter words

How to Use DILATES in Word Games

DILATES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DILATES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DILATES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DILATES

What does DILATES mean?
DILATES is a verb. To enlarge; to make bigger.
Is DILATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DILATES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DILATES worth in Scrabble?
DILATES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DILATES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DILATES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DILATES?
The anagrams of DILATES (words using the exact same letters) are: DETAILS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.