round out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To become rounder or plumper.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It was Bill all right, but he'd really rounded out since I'd last seen him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make more complete by adding details.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “round out” mean?
To become rounder or plumper.
Is “round out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.