fatten
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fatten, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make an animal or person fatter, often by feeding them richly.
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Etymology
From "fat" plus the verb-forming suffix "-en".
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What does “fatten” mean?
The word “fatten” means to make an animal or person fatter, often by feeding them richly. In plain terms, to make (or become) fatter or larger.
How do you pronounce “fatten”?
“Fatten” is pronounced FA-tuhn (/ˈfætən/ in IPA).
How do you use “fatten” in a sentence?
Here is “fatten” used in a sentence: “Farmers fatten the pigs before taking them to market.”
What part of speech is “fatten”?
“Fatten” is a verb.
How many meanings does “fatten” have?
“Fatten” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make an animal or person fatter, often by feeding them richly.