verbπShareTo become better; improve in condition, especially by feeding."After a week of careful feeding, the injured bird battened and was able to fly again. "animalfoodphysiologyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feed (on); to revel (in)."The children battened on the delicious snacks during the long bus ride. "foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrive by feeding; grow fat; feed oneself gluttonously."During the holiday feast, the family battened on the delicious food, enjoying every bite of the plentiful meal. "animalfoodphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrive, prosper, or live in luxury, especially at the expense of others; fare sumptuously."Robber barons who battened on the poor"economybusinessfinancemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gratify a morbid appetite or craving; gloat."She battened on the negative reviews of her rival's book, finding a strange satisfaction in their failure. "characternegativeattitudesoulinhumanmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo improve by feeding; fatten; make fat or cause to thrive due to plenteous feeding."The farmer battened his prize-winning pig with a special grain mixture, hoping it would win the county fair. "foodagriculturebiologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fertilize or enrich, as land."The farmer battened the soil with compost to ensure a bountiful harvest. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with battens."The carpenter batted the window frames to make them stronger. "nauticalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten or secure a hatch etc using battens."Before the storm, the sailors battened down the hatches to protect the ship from the high waves. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
