batten
To cause (an animal, etc.) to become fat or thrive through plenteous feeding; to fatten.
To enrich or fertilize (land, soil, etc.).
To become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up.
Of land, soil, etc.: to become fertile; also, of plants: to grow lush.
Followed by on: to eat greedily; to glut.
Followed by on: to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others.
To gloat at; to revel in.
To gratify a morbid appetite or craving.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing