Fatten Meaning in English

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Definition

To make something or someone fatter, especially by feeding them more food. Commonly used with animals being raised for food.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in farming: 'fatten up' means to prepare animals for market. Can also be used metaphorically ('fatten your savings'). Rarely used for people due to negative connotations.

• Spanish: engordar
• Portuguese (BR): engordar
• Portuguese (PT): engordar
• Chinese (Simplified): 使变胖 - 养肥
• Chinese (Traditional): 使變胖 - 養肥
• Hindi: मोटा करना
• Arabic: يسمّن
• Bengali: মোটা করা - মোটাতাজা করা (পশুর জন্য)
• Russian: откармливать - откармливать до жирности
• Japanese: 太らせる
• Vietnamese: vỗ béo - làm béo
• Korean: 살찌우다
• Turkish: semirtmek
• Urdu: موٹا کرنا - فربہ کرنا
• Indonesian: menggemukkan

Example Sentences

Farmers fatten their cows before selling them.

basic

They want to fatten the chickens for the holidays.

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He tried to fatten his pet rabbit.

basic

Many people try to fatten up their wallets before the holidays.

natural

If you keep feeding him those treats, you'll only fatten him more.

natural

The chef's rich sauces will fatten any meal.

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