enriches; enriched; enriching
1
: to make (someone) rich or richer
They tried to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor.
2
: to improve the quality of (something) : to make (something) better
Their lives were enriched by the experience. = It was a life-enriching experience for them.
Their research has enriched [=improved] our understanding of the problem.
How can I enrich my vocabulary?
3
: to improve the usefulness or quality of (something) by adding something to it
He used manure to enrich the soil.
The drink is enriched with vitamin C.
enriched flour
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“Enrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/enrich. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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