batten

/ˈbæt(ə)n/verb
High School
1

To cause (an animal, etc.) to become fat or thrive through plenteous feeding; to fatten.

2

To enrich or fertilize (land, soil, etc.).

3

To become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up.

4

Of land, soil, etc.: to become fertile; also, of plants: to grow lush.

5

Followed by on: to eat greedily; to glut.

6

Followed by on: to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others.

7

To gloat at; to revel in.

8

To gratify a morbid appetite or craving.

Thesaurus

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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