Definitions and Examples of expand, dilate, loosen
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something larger or wider.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations to other countries.
To become wider or larger; to cause something to expand.
Example
The doctor used eye drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
To make something less tight or firm.
Example
He had to loosen his belt after eating a big meal.
Key Differences: expand vs dilate vs loosen
- 1Expand and dilate both refer to making something larger or wider, but dilate is often used in medical contexts.
- 2Loosen refers to making something less tight or firm, while expand and dilate refer to making something larger or wider.
Effective Usage of expand, dilate, loosen
- 1Science: Use dilate to describe the widening of blood vessels or pupils.
- 2Business: Use expand to describe the growth of a company or market.
- 3Daily Life: Use loosen to describe adjusting clothing or objects that are too tight.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of constrict are expand, dilate, and loosen. Use expand and dilate to describe making something larger or wider, while loosen refers to making something less tight or firm. These words can be used in various contexts such as science, business, and daily life.
