Meaning of the word fatten in English
What does fatten mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fatten
US /ˈfæt.ən/
UK /ˈfæt.ən/
Verb
1.
to make an animal or person fat, or to become fat
Example:
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Farmers often fatten their livestock before selling them.
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Eating too much junk food will fatten you up.
2.
to increase the amount or value of something, especially money
Example:
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He's trying to fatten his bank account.
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The company's profits continued to fatten.
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