enrich

verb

en·​rich in-ˈrich How to pronounce enrich (audio)
en-
enriched; enriching; enriches

transitive verb

: 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
enrichment noun

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 While much has changed over time, one constant remains—the remarkable talent of these artists, whose dedication continues to enrich the cinematic experience for audiences worldwide. Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2024 When executed proficiently and suitably, interruptions serve as strategic devices to refocus the discussion and enrich the coachee's learning experience. Andrea Wanerstrand, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 These Women of the Year lead and fight for equity while providing hope and inspiration to others, and embody Gannett’s mission to empower and enrich communities. The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024 Make your surroundings harmonious, and your kids can then carry out elaborate, enriching activities. Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2024 The committees have been trying to show for months that Mr. Biden was enriched by his family's foreign business dealings and accepted bribes, but have so far uncovered no wrongdoing by the president. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2024 Friendship is fun, meaningful, enriching — and sometimes hard. Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2024 Contact friends who enrich your life and start conversations that fuel your imagination. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024 The idea with Outschool, then, was to give other children the opportunities to have the same sort of enriching experiences outside the confines of a traditional classroom setting, which Nathoo noted has the benefit of also developing socio-emotional skills and creativity in young people. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French enrichir, enricher, from en- + riche rich

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enrich was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near enrich

Cite this Entry

“Enrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrich. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

enrich

verb
en·​rich in-ˈrich How to pronounce enrich (audio)
1
: to make rich or richer
enrich the mind
2
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
enrichment noun

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