Dilate on or upon and Shorten

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Dilate on or upon verb - To express more fully and in greater detail.

Usage example: refused to dilate upon his alleged plan for improving the economy in the event that he won the election

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Shorten is an antonym for dilate on or upon.

Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.

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Dilate on or upon is an antonym for shorten.

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

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