FATTEN Meaning and
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Fatten, as a verb, refers to the process of making someone or something become physically fatter or gain weight. The term is commonly used in relation to animals, especially livestock, but can also be applied to humans or objects. When referring to animals, "fatten" generally implies increasing their body mass to enhance their market value or to prepare them for slaughter. This is usually achieved through controlled feeding practices, such as providing them with a high-calorie diet or supplementary feed. Fattened animals tend to have a higher percentage of body fat and improved muscle mass, which contributes to their increased weight.
In a broader context, "fatten" can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of making something grow or increase in size or quantity. For instance, it can be used to describe the process of accumulating financial wealth or assets. Similarly, it can refer to the act of nourishing or cultivating something, like a business, relationship, or idea, to make it more successful or profitable.
Overall, the term "fatten" carries the idea of promoting growth, whether it be physical or metaphorical, through deliberate actions aimed at achieving a desired outcome of increased size, weight, or prosperity.
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To make fat; to make stout or plump; to enrich; to grow plump or fleshy.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FATTEN
The word "fatten" can be traced back to the Middle English word "fatnen", which was derived from the Old English word "fǣtnian". This Old English word meant "to make fat" or "to fatten". The root of the word can be found in the Proto-Germanic word "faitizon" and the Proto-Indo-European word "poid-", both meaning "to become fat". These ancient roots emphasize the concept of increasing the bulk or weight of something, primarily referring to animals being fed and nourished to make them fat or well-fed.
Idioms with the word FATTEN
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fatten up
The idiom "fatten up" typically means to make someone or something gain weight or become plump, often by providing excessive amounts of food or nourishment. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of making someone or something more prosperous, successful, or profitable.
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fatten (sm or an animal) up (with sth)
The idiom "fatten (someone or an animal) up (with something)" means to increase the weight or body size of a person or animal, typically by providing them with more food or nourishment than they usually receive. It can also imply that the person or animal is being prepared for a specific purpose, such as a competition or butchering.
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fatten the kitty
The idiom "fatten the kitty" typically means to contribute money or resources to a collective fund or pot, often done in a group setting. It implies adding to a pool of money for a specific purpose, ultimately benefiting everyone involved.
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fatten (someone or an animal) up (with something)
The idiom "fatten (someone or an animal) up (with something)" means to feed or provide excessive amounts of food to someone or an animal in order to make them gain weight or become plumper. It is often used figuratively to describe overfeeding or excessively indulging someone or something.
Similar spelling words for FATTEN
Conjugate verb Fatten
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