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bat·ten1
 batten1
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- pronunciation:
- bae
t
 n
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
battens, battening, battened |
| definition 1: |
to grow fat; thrive.
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| definition 2: |
to prosper, esp. at the expense of others.
Big business is battening on tax cuts. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to cause to grow by feeding.
- similar words:
- fat
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