fatten

English

/ˈfætən/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.
  • (intransitive) To become fat or fatter.
  • (transitive) To make thick or thicker (something containing paper, often money).
  • (intransitive) To become thick or thicker.
  • (transitive) To make (soil) fertile and fruitful.
  • (intransitive) To become fertile and fruitful.

Etymology

Suffix from English fat (vat, vessel, container).

Origin

English

fat

Gloss

vat, vessel, container

Kanji

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