Bulk out

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phrasal verb

To make something bigger or fuller by adding something to it.

She used leftover vegetables to bulk out the stew.
Visual representation of "bulk out" - To make something bigger or fuller by adding something to it.

Often appears as...

  • bulk out a meal
  • bulk out a report
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Filling Out

Used when making something appear larger or more substantial by adding content.

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He bulked out the essay with extra adjectives.
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Not Physical

Can refer to non-physical items like stories, not just food or objects.

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The author bulked out the novel's plot with new twists.
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Adding Substance

Means adding more content, but not necessarily improving quality.

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To reach the word count, she bulked out her report with unnecessary details.
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