enriched; enriching; enriches
: to make rich or richer especially by the addition or increase of some desirable quality, attribute, or ingredient
the experience will enrich your life
: such as
a
: to add beauty to : adorn
b
: to enhance the taste of
butter will enrich the sauce
c
: to make (a soil) more fertile
d
: to improve the nutritive value of (a food) by adding nutrients (such as vitamins or amino acids) and especially by restoring part of the nutrients lost in processing
enriched flour
e
: to process so as to add or increase the proportion of a desirable ingredient
enriched uranium
enriched natural gas
enricher
noun
Synonyms
Examples of enrich in a Sentence
They tried to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor.
How can I enrich my vocabulary?
He used manure to enrich the soil.
The drink is enriched with vitamin C.
Recent Examples on the Web
The students were demanding the university divest from any financial interests enriching Israel and grant amnesty for all activists under investigation for protest actions, among other demands.
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Sharon Otterman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The Russian River enriches the soil with the nutrients needed to support both wildlife and agriculture, with the prevailing fog influence being perfect for the growing of Pinot Noir.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
In fact, a partnership might suddenly enrich you financially or in practical terms.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2024
It’s enriched with a blend of beeswax and castor seed oil, providing lots of nourishment and protecting the pout.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Tehran believes Israel and the U.S. introduced the Stuxnet computer virus in the early 2000s to target the centrifuges enriching uranium for Iran's nuclear program
A series of sabotage attacks continued into the 2020s, as Israel sought to damage Iranian nuclear facilities.
—Peter Kenyon, NPR, 12 Apr. 2024
There are many ways to give back to the LGBTQ+ community and one of the best ways is to participate in the enriching community events that happen year-round.
—Tyler Renner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Tom Ripley enriches himself, and only himself, through violence and fraud.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
Her passion for cultural programming drives her to elevate the resort's offerings to new heights, ensuring an enriching experience for all who visit.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Sharon Otterman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The Russian River enriches the soil with the nutrients needed to support both wildlife and agriculture, with the prevailing fog influence being perfect for the growing of Pinot Noir.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
In fact, a partnership might suddenly enrich you financially or in practical terms.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2024
It’s enriched with a blend of beeswax and castor seed oil, providing lots of nourishment and protecting the pout.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Tehran believes Israel and the U.S. introduced the Stuxnet computer virus in the early 2000s to target the centrifuges enriching uranium for Iran's nuclear program
A series of sabotage attacks continued into the 2020s, as Israel sought to damage Iranian nuclear facilities.
—Peter Kenyon, NPR, 12 Apr. 2024
There are many ways to give back to the LGBTQ+ community and one of the best ways is to participate in the enriching community events that happen year-round.
—Tyler Renner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Tom Ripley enriches himself, and only himself, through violence and fraud.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
Her passion for cultural programming drives her to elevate the resort's offerings to new heights, ensuring an enriching experience for all who visit.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Enrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrich. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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enrich
verb
en·rich
in-ˈrich 
1
: to make rich or richer
enrich the mind
3
a
: to make (soil) more fertile
b
: to improve the value of (food) for nutrition by adding vitamins and minerals in processing
c
: to increase the proportion of a desirable ingredient
enriched uranium
enriched natural gas
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