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:
Farmers often fatten their livestock before selling them.
Eating too much junk food will fatten you up.
2.

to increase the amount or value of something, especially money

Example:
He's trying to fatten his bank account.
The company's profits continued to fatten.