specify vs dilate

specify and dilate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
specify	No	No	Yes	No
dilate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, dilate is a hypernym of specify; that is, dilate is a word with a broader meaning than specify:

specify: be specific about
dilate: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Other hypernyms of specify include elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate.

specify (verb)	dilate (verb)
design or destine	become wider
define clearly	add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
select something or someone for a specific purpose
be specific about
decide upon or fix definitely
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
determine the essential quality of