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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Fragrant basmati rice and a generous basket of naan rounded out the meal.
From Salon
Lego Galaxy is rounded out with a play area and the preschool-focused ride Launch & Land.
From Los Angeles Times
Supporting characters like Fiona, a flying squirrel, and Dash, a deer mouse, round out the cast.
From Los Angeles Times
Workday rounded out the list of worst performers, falling 25% in February.
From Barron's
Workday rounded out the list of worst performers, falling 25% in February.
From Barron's
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