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plumped

/plʌmpt/ /plʊmpt/

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verb

To grow plump; to swell out.

Examples :

"Her cheeks have plumped."

appearance body

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verb

To make plump; to fill (out) or support; often with up.

Examples :

"to plump oysters or scallops by placing them in fresh or brackish water"

appearance body

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verb

To cast or let drop all at once, suddenly and heavily.

Examples :

"to plump a stone into water"

action mass body

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verb

To give a plumper (kind of vote).

Examples :

"The committee plumped for the new proposal, giving it the most votes. "

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verb

To give (a vote), as a plumper.

Examples :

""Knowing Sarah was the only candidate who supported more library funding, John plumped for her in the election." "

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verb

To favor or decide in favor of something.

Examples :

"After careful consideration, the committee plumped for the proposal to increase funding for the library. "

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verb

To drop or fall suddenly or heavily, all at once.

Examples :

"The heavy stack of books plumped onto the table with a loud thud. "