DILATES
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DILATES
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 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
Is DILATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DILATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | i | l | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DILATES
100 words from the letters in DILATES
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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.