round out
Britishverb
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to make or become bigger or plumper; fill out, esp so as to be symmetrical
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to round up (a number)
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See round off , def. 2.
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Grow or develop to a round form, as in The tree was spindly when first planted, but it has since rounded out nicely . [c. 1900]
Example Sentences
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To round out the strategy, when I was 20 I applied for my first travel credit card: the Chase Sapphire Preferred card, with a $95 annual fee.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
If you don’t have enough bones, Celenza says you can always do a 50/50 fortified stock using bouillon or even a flavor packet from ramen to round out the meaty flavor.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt also return as leads, while a host of A-list additions and celebrity cameos round out the star-studded cast.
From Barron's ● May 3, 2026
Yu recreated Hannah’s promo outfit, wearing a white jean jacket and pants combo, a sparkly pink top and a blond wig to round out the look.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
I guess they needed a really crummy sailor from Queens to round out the class or something.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
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