
Dilate
Physical Reaction
Dilate refers to a natural, involuntary reaction of the body to certain stimuli.

His nostrils dilated as he smelled the freshly baked pie.
Not Always Visible
Some dilations, like blood vessels, are internal and cannot be seen.

The doctor explained how the vessels dilate to increase blood flow.
Light Sensitivity
Pupil dilation adjusts the eye's sensitivity to light for better vision.

In the dark room, her pupils dilated rapidly.
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