fatten

[ˈfætn]

fatten Definition

• 1. to make an animal or person become fatter, especially in preparation for slaughter or hibernation
• 2. to become fatter

Using fatten: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fatten" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Farmers fatten their livestock before selling them.

• Example

  The bear is trying to fatten up before winter hibernation.

• Example

  She has been trying to fatten up her cat with extra food.

• Example

  He has been fattenning up since he started working from home.

fatten Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fatten

• plump up
• flesh out
• put on weight
• gain weight

Antonyms for fatten

• slim down
• lose weight

Phrases with fatten

• fatten someone's wallet

  to make someone rich by giving them a lot of money

  Example

  The new job offer will fatten his wallet.

• fatten the pot

  to add more money to a prize or reward to make it more attractive

  Example

  The casino decided to fatten the pot for the poker tournament.

• fatten oneself on something

  to indulge excessively in something, often food or drink

  Example

  He fattened himself on pizza and beer during the weekend.

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Summary: fatten in Brief

'Fatten' [ˈfætn] means to make an animal or person become fatter, especially in preparation for slaughter or hibernation. It can also mean to become fatter. The term is often used in the context of livestock farming or preparing for hibernation, as in 'Farmers fatten their livestock before selling them.' 'Fatten' also extends into phrases like 'fatten someone's wallet,' meaning to make someone rich, and 'fatten oneself on something,' implying excessive indulgence.