Visual meaning of 'plumped'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of plumped: To grow plump; to swell out.

verb

To grow plump; to swell out.

"Her cheeks have plumped."

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Visual illustration of plumped: To make plump; to fill (out) or support; often with up.

verb

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

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

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Visual illustration of plumped: To cast or let drop all at once, suddenly and heavily.

verb

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

"to plump a stone into water"

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Visual illustration of plumped: To give a plumper (kind of vote).

verb

To give a plumper (kind of vote).

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

Visual illustration of plumped: To give (a vote), as a plumper.

verb

To give (a vote), as a plumper.

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

Visual illustration of plumped: To favor or decide in favor of something.

verb

To favor or decide in favor of something.

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

Visual illustration of plumped: To drop or fall suddenly or heavily, all at once.

verb

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

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