Definition of STOUTEN

stouten

Verb

Verb Forms: stoutened, stoutening, stoutens

  • To make or become stout; to strengthen in resolve.
  • To make or become stout or stouter; to gain in in size or weight; fatten up.

Examples

  • He tried to STOUTEN his position on the board by creating a defensive blockade.

Origin / Etymology

From stout + -en.

Synonyms

batten

Scrabble Score: 7

stouten: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
stouten: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stouten: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

stouten: valid Words With Friends Word