fatten
/ˈfætən/
verb
- To make a person or animal fatter, usually by feeding them more.
- She tried to fatten her skinny cat with extra meals.
- The farmer fattens the pigs before the winter market.
- Some people fatten geese to produce foie gras.
- To become fatter or heavier.
- The bear fattens in autumn to prepare for hibernation.
- If you eat too much dessert, you will fatten quickly.
- He started to fatten after months of eating rich food.
- To increase the amount or size of something, especially money or profits.
- He took on extra work to fatten his savings account.
- The company hopes to fatten its profits with the new product line.
- Investors fatten their portfolios by buying low and selling high.