A2 — Elementaryverb
ingrassare
to put on weight, to fatten
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
aumentare di pesodiventare grassiappesantirsimettere su
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
dimagrireperdere pesodiventare magrosnellirsi
Usage note
'Ingrassare' is transitive (to fatten animals/food) or intransitive (to gain weight). 'Appesantirsi' = to feel/become heavier. Opposite is 'dimagrire'.
Example
"Ho ingrassato cinque chili durante le vacanze di Natale."
"I put on five kilos during the Christmas holidays."
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