NYT Dictionary

FATTEN

/ˈfætən/
VerbFAT-tenfat-ten · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022

Meaning

To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From fat + -en.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gain weightput on weightenrichfatplumpadvanceaggrandizeameliorateamendamplify

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022.

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