put on weight

1. see put on, def. 5.

Example Sentences

Since I met them in early May, Rama has put on weight and Ghena, who was deeply traumatised and withdrawn, is noticeably more playful.

From BBC

I would sometimes put on weight, then I'd lose weight and vice-versa.

From BBC

He started counting every “macro” — or macronutrient of proteins, carbohydrates and fats — that went into his body, adding thousands of calories of canola oil to his smoothies so he could put on weight.

From Salon

"I put on weight due to my relationship and things going wrong," she said.

From BBC

It also means for a lot of overweight people there is a “hormonal deficiency, or at least it doesn’t go up as high”, argues Prof Yeo, which leaves them biologically more hungry and primed to put on weight than someone who is naturally thin.

From BBC

Related Words

• augment 
• broaden 
• build up 
• swell