pad out
Add filler material
Pad out means to extend something beyond its natural length by adding unnecessary material.
Writers pad out articles with filler.
Students pad out essays to hit word counts.
A speaker might pad out a presentation when there isn't enough substance: He padded out the meeting with irrelevant anecdotes.
The term carries a mildly negative connotation—whatever's added isn't really needed.
Increase in extent
bulk up · amplify · augment · elaborate · embellish · develop · supplement · bolster
Seasoned mixture for cavities
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- liningInterior fabric layer
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- foamBubble-filled substance
batting · wadding · filling · insulation · quilting · fleece · down · bolster
lengthen
Increase in extent
elongate · bulk up · amplify · augment · elaborate · embellish · develop · supplement · bolster · beef up
stuffing
Seasoned mixture for cavities
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- liningInterior fabric layer
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
foam · batting · wadding · filling · insulation · quilting · fleece · down · bolster · buffer