dilates

verb

Definition of dilatesnext
present tense third-person singular of dilate
as in distends

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  1. increases
  2. expands
  3. augments
  4. accelerates
  5. amplifies
  6. extends
  7. escalates
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  • Making the municipal bond market more efficient and less costly in turn increases accessibility.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increases
Verb
  • California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ares, which is already invested in MLS franchise Inter Miami, expands into NFL ownership.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expands
Verb
  • By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of augments
Verb
  • That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sadly, though, there may be no parachute for this freefall as the failure accelerates with each passing week.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • The goal is to foster a symbiotic relationship between AI and human potential, where technology amplifies rather than replaces human talent.
    R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The lightweight, leave-in spray amplifies your hair’s glossiness while using roucou oil to defend it against pollution, UV rays, and other environmental damage.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of amplifies
Verb
  • This pattern of transformation extends across sectors.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This clustering of female influence extends powerfully into global finance and policy.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of extends
Verb
  • By leveraging machine learning to monitor health data from devices and records, the software can detect warning signs earlier, empowering providers to intervene before a condition escalates.
    Paul Kovalenko, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Couples are granting each other permission to share presumably harmless admissions, like covering holes in the ceiling with birthday decorations, which typically escalates into pretty murky territory.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of escalates
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dilate (on or upon)

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dilates (on or upon)

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