fatten — to make or become fat or fatter
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become fat or fatter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfætən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is trying to fatten me up with her delicious cooking.
- The company hopes to fatten its profits this quarter.
- He's fattening his resume with fake experiences.
fatten
VERB[/ˈfætən/]
to make or become fat or fatter
to make or become fat or fatter
The cookies fatten and flatten, ruining every pattern!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English fætt, meaning 'fat' or 'fatty', with the verbal suffix -en added to create a causative verb. It developed from agricultural practices of fattening animals before slaughter, reflecting medieval farming terminology.
Breakdown
fat (adipose tissue, corpulent) + -en (causative suffix forming verbs meaning 'to make or become'). The suffix -en transforms the adjective into a verb meaning 'to make fat'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is trying to fatten me up with her delicious cooking.”
“The company hopes to fatten its profits this quarter.”
“He's fattening his resume with fake experiences.”
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