fatten

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (someone or something) become fatter by eating more food.

  - "He fattens his pig before selling it."
  - "The chef fattens the duck with corn before roasting it."

• Verb

  To make something thicker or fuller.

  - "The artist fattens the paint to create texture."
  - "The dough needs to be fattened before baking."

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Synonyms

enrich , gain weight , put on weight

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fatten
batten , gnatten , satan , stately , chateau , mate , wait , fate

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Variants

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fatten , fattened , fattener , fatteners , fattening , fattens

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Etymology

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Old English 'fetan' meaning 'to smear, grease, anoint'. Later developed the meaning 'to make fat' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the fattest pig was held by a 1,550-pound (703-kilogram) pig named Biggie.

2. In ancient Egypt, obese people were considered to be wealthy and powerful.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obesity: A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat, leading to various health problems.

2. Weight gain: An increase in body weight due to an imbalance between caloric intake and energy expenditure.

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Culture

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In some cultures, particularly in Africa and Asia, there is a tradition of fattening women before marriage to ensure their fertility and attractiveness. This practice is known as 'wife fat' or 'fat marriage'.

How to Memorize "fatten"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pig being fattened up for slaughter or a chef preparing a duck for roasting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fatten' with 'make bigger' or 'make thicker'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fattens Feathers Fully' to remember the meaning of 'fatten'.

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