fatten

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone or something) fat
  • verb: to make fat, fleshy, or plump
  • usually + 'up'
  • synonyms: enrich, fat, fat up

Examples

  • Sauces made with cream are very 'fattening'. [=they are very likely to make people fat]

  • I'm trying to avoid 'fattening' foods.

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