weighten

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To add or give weight to; make heavy
  • (transitive) To give support or importance to; make weighty
  • (transitive) To weigh down
  • (intransitive) To become heavy

Etymology

Suffix from English weight.

Origin

English

weight

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