DILATE (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

dilate (on or upon)

verb

ˈdī-ˌlāt

as in to develop

to express more fully and in greater detail refused to dilate upon his alleged plan for improving the economy in the event that he won the election

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Chinese brands were able to capitalize on high demand this year, especially in Europe, thanks to flexible supply chains that can rapidly develop new, localized products.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
At the same time, the Navy keeps developing the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine to replace the aging Ohio-class nuclear deterrent fleet.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of develop

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Abarca also wants to expand affordable housing options in Jackson County, invest in law enforcement and support local businesses.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Protesters blame Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and demand his resignation, but the demonstrations have since expanded into a wider anger over government accountability, spreading to other cities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of expand

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If the Heat prefers to add a natural point guard to supplement Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith, options include Russell Westbrook, combo guard Gabe Vincent, Cam Payne and Aaron Holiday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Skillsets can supplement the wide receiver corps if an emergency elevation is required.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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