fatten
verb (used with object)
to make fat.
have fattened
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present perfectof fatten.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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States reporting stronger-than-expected revenue include Minnesota and Utah, where officials say strong economies have fattened government coffers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2018
Fifteen minutes later, these bracelets have fattened by a good inch or so.
From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2016
The Nittany Lions have fattened up with victories against the likes of Indiana State, Eastern Michigan and Indiana, their lone loss coming to No. 2 Alabama on Sept.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2011
In large part the growth is due to resurgent generosity among the ultrarich, whose pockets have fattened the most during the decade's boom.
From Time Magazine Archive
Well, she can't have fattened much if she's got in there!
From Cornwall's Wonderland by Mabel Quiller-Couch
