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Fatten

To make fat; to feed for slaughter; to make fleshy or plump with fat; to fill full; to fat.

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Broader term 3

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Blubber 74% connected

A bubble.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Blubber 74% connected

A bubble.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Fat 74% connected

A large tub, cistern, or vessel; a vat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Fat 74% connected

A large tub, cistern, or vessel; a vat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Feed 72% connected

of Fee

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Give 72% connected

To bestow without receiving a return; to confer without compensation; to impart, as a possession; to grant, as authority or permission; to yield up o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Fat 92% connected

A large tub, cistern, or vessel; a vat.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Plump 92% connected

Well rounded or filled out; full; fleshy; fat; as, a plump baby; plump cheeks.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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