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fatten

The word “fatten” has 2 syllables: fat-ten

It's pronounced as /ˈfæt.ən/

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In the thesaurus, “fatten” has 45 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fatten along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fatten

Antonyms for fatten

Meanings of fatten

  • verb
    1. To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.
    2. (of a person or animal) To become fat or fatter.
    3. To make thick or thicker (something containing paper, often money).
    4. To become thick or thicker.
    5. To make (soil) fertile and fruitful.
    6. To become fertile and fruitful.

Example Sentences

  • Farmers fatten the cattle before sending them to market.
  • She added extra butter to the recipe to fatten the flavor.
  • The villagers worked hard to fatten their livestock before the festival.
  • Overeating junk food can quickly fatten a person.
  • The goal of the diet was not to fatten, but to nourish properly.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fatten, such as: augment, banquet, batten, bloat, board, broaden, build up.

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